Profoundness Personified Celebrating I & I
As we gather, we don't just celebrate the spirit of freedom, we remember it and we embody it. I & I is the recognition of the divine in me being the same as the divine in you.
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12+
Hours of Celebration
40+
Stalls and Activities
1000+
Unique footfall
1
Whole day of Wholesomeness
WHO YOU'LL MEET Event Patrons
Alaysia Gonzalez Giraldo
Mrs. Illinois 2026 • Community Leader
Alaysia Gonzalez Giraldo
Mrs. Illinois 2026 • Elite Wealth ManagementCommunity leader, entrepreneur, and reigning Mrs. Illinois 2026. With a background in financial literacy, mental health advocacy, and community programming, she blends culture, education, and empowerment to help the next generation step boldly into who they are meant to be.
“Rooted in Culture, Crowned in Confidence”
June 19
3:15 – 3:45 PMKids Fashion Ramp Walk
Ages 5–9
Juneteenth JunipersAfrocentric Empowerment Showcase
Evening Headliner
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Special Guest
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Featured Performer
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Community Speaker
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Guest Artist
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Cultural Act
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Why It Matters Connect your roots to your rising
Juneteenth is not just a holiday but a covenant. Come discover history like you were never taught, the culture that sustained us, and the future we are building together.
Programme 12 Hours of Pure Festivity
🎉 Opening Ceremony
Main Stage
Welcome from DeKalb community leaders, county recognition, and the official Free Food Wall Launch.
🎲 Midday Fun & Contests
Main Stage
Magic show for kids, ice cream eating contest (kids), pizza eating contest (adults). Non-stop energy!
💌 Juneteenth Junipers Fashion Ramp Walk
Hosted by Alaysia Gonzalez Giraldo • Mrs. Illinois 2026
An Afrocentric empowerment showcase for girls aged 5–9 celebrating culture, confidence, and identity.
🏆 Community Panel
Main Stage
“Unity, Heritage & Community” — local leaders and community voices sharing stories and vision for DeKalb.
🏆 Community Awards Ceremony
Main Stage
Honouring local community leaders, sponsor recognition, volunteer appreciation, and Best Festival Outfit contest.
🎵 Evening Headliner
Main Stage • Artist TBA
The main event. 2.5 hours of unforgettable music to close out DeKalb Juneteenth Fest 2026 in style.
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Frank Van Buer Plaza
148-198 N 2nd St, DeKalb, IL 60115
United States
