Juneteenth Lake County Parade & Festival 2026

Schedule

Sat Jun 20 2026 at 01:00 pm to 10:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Downtown Waukegan on Genesee Street | Waukegan, IL

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Black in Effect: Juneteenth Lake County 2026
📅 Saturday, June 20, 2026
📍 Waukegan, IL
We’re in the early planning stages for something BIG! 🎉
✅ Parade at 1PM on Washington Street
✅ Festival downtown with music, food, vendors & family fun
📅 Mark your calendars & stay tuned for updates!
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Downtown Waukegan on Genesee Street, 221 N Genesee St, Waukegan, IL 60085, United States

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