The free Sandy Springs Juneteenth Celebration is Saturday, June 19, 2027, from 5 p.m. at City Springs. In 2026 it drew more than 4,000 people.

Last checked Oct. 5, 2026. This page is updated each year. The city has set the 2027 date; the program below describes the 2026 celebration, from the City of Sandy Springs Juneteenth page and its April 27, 2026, announcement. We will update it when the 2027 plans are out.

The Sandy Springs Juneteenth Celebration is Saturday, June 19, 2027, starting at 5 p.m. in the City Springs District, the city’s event page says. It is free. The city says the evening draws more than 4,000 people from across metro Atlanta to honor the legacy, culture and contributions of African Americans, with performances, art and history.

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How the 2026 celebration ran

The 2026 celebration was Friday, June 19, from 5 to 10 p.m. at City Springs. It was presented by the Sandy Springs Foundation with the cities of Dunwoody and Brookhaven, and expanded to a fully outdoor event on City Green, according to the city’s announcement. It included:

  • Live performances by local talent, including an original production by Namari Dance Center blending dance, spoken word and music.
  • A Juneteenth STEAM Art Gallery with LIQUID Arts and Productions, showing digital and augmented reality art made by local high school students.
  • Genealogy help from the Fulton County Public Library, the Georgia Archives and the Metro Atlanta Chapter of the Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society, for anyone who wants to trace their family history.
  • Local vendors, food and children’s activities.

The city’s event page also describes a community drum circle led by Djoli Kelen, where everyone may bring a drum, shaker or tambourine, along with food trucks and arts and craft stations.

Getting there and parking

What to know

  • Free and family-friendly. Food and vendor goods cost money; the celebration does not.
  • Indoor shows may fill up. When a performance has been held in Byers Theatre, the city handed out free tickets first come, first served outside the door, and closed the doors at capacity. Arrive early for any indoor show.
  • On the day itself. The city held the 2026 celebration on June 19 and lists June 19 again for 2027.

Frequently asked questions

When is the Sandy Springs Juneteenth Celebration in 2027? The city lists Saturday, June 19, 2027, starting at 5 p.m. in the City Springs District. Full details have not been announced.

Is the Sandy Springs Juneteenth Celebration free? Yes. The city says the celebration is free and family-friendly. Food from vendors and food trucks is for sale.

How big is the Sandy Springs Juneteenth Celebration? The city says it draws more than 4,000 people from across metro Atlanta. Dunwoody and Brookhaven were partners in 2026.

Where do I park for the Juneteenth Celebration? The city’s event page lists free parking in the City Springs parking garage and a rideshare drop-off at 215 Johnson Ferry Road.

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