Bringing our community together again in partnership with CityCenter Danbury!
Friday, June 19, 2026, 5-9 PM | CityCenter Green
Event Schedule
5:00–6:45 PM
- Vendors & Food trucks open
- Commemorative and educational programming, and other activities
- Space for reflection, community connection, and cultural engagement
7:00–9:00 PM
- Live concert featuring musical entertainment (band to be announced)
- Guests are encouraged to bring friends, family, and lawn chairs
What to Expect
- Commemorative and educational moments honoring the legacy and meaning of Juneteenth
- Local vendors, artisans, small businesses, and food trucks
- Family‑friendly activities and community engagement opportunities
Join us as we celebrate freedom, history, creativity, and community pride in the heart of downtown Danbury.
Ways to Support
Your support as a Sponsor, Vendor, or Donor helps sustain this free, community-centered celebration and ensures Juneteenth remains accessible, meaningful, and impactful.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Sponsorships help make the Juneteenth Celebration possible. Your support allows us to provide free community programming, cultural performances, youth activities, and educational experiences that honor the history and spirit of Juneteenth.
Our sponsorship levels offer meaningful visibility for your organization while supporting a celebration rooted in freedom, culture, and community. Each level includes recognition throughout the event and on marketing materials, with benefits increasing at higher tiers.
Gold Sponsorship — $2,500
Gold Sponsors receive premium visibility and the opportunity to support one of the event’s key attractions.
Benefits include:
- A banner displayed on the Main Stage
- Sponsorship of an attraction (Wellness Center, Kids’ Corner, Artisans Market, Walking Tour, Musical Entertainment, or Live Entertainment)
- Acknowledgement at the podium
- Company logo featured on marketing materials
- Recognition in event commercials and promotional ads
- A vendor table for on‑site engagement
- Five meal tickets for use at participating food trucks
Silver Sponsorship — $1,500
Silver Sponsors receive strong visibility throughout the event.
Benefits include:
- Company logo on event marketing materials
- Acknowledgement throughout the event
- A vendor table for on‑site engagement
- Three meal tickets for use at participating food trucks
Bronze Sponsorship — $750
Bronze Sponsors receive recognition and the opportunity to connect directly with attendees.
Benefits include:
- Company logo on event marketing materials
- A vendor table for on‑site engagement
Vendors
We welcome small businesses, artisans, makers, food vendors, and our sponsors to participate in this year’s Juneteenth Celebration.
Vendors help bring energy, creativity, and community connection to the event, and we are proud to support local entrepreneurs and organizations.
Small Vendors & Nonprofits (bring your own table)– $50
Designed for small businesses, food vendors, artisans, crafters, jewelers, makers, and other creative entrepreneurs who participate in local fairs and community events. Vendors receive a space to sell products, display work, or share information with attendees.
Community Giving
Your support helps bring Juneteenth to life for our entire community. Donations provide direct funding for cultural performances, youth programming, wellness activities, educational experiences, and the free public access that makes this celebration meaningful and inclusive.
Every contribution, large or small, helps sustain the spirit of Juneteenth and ensures that our community can gather, learn, and celebrate together.
About Juneteenth & the Danbury Juneteenth Coalition
Juneteenth, celebrated each year on June 19, commemorates the day in 1865 when enslaved people in Galveston, Texas learned they were finally free—more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation. It is the oldest nationally celebrated observance of the end of slavery in the United States and is now recognized as Juneteenth National Independence Day, a federal holiday honoring freedom, resilience, and African American history.
The Danbury Juneteenth Coalition is a collaborative, volunteer‑driven group of local organizations, community leaders, and residents dedicated to honoring this important history and celebrating Black culture in Danbury. The Coalition has organized Juneteenth celebrations for several years, bringing together partners including WCSU affiliates, CityCenter Danbury, the Greater Danbury NAACP, Salt & Light Ministries, and the Cultural Alliance of Western Connecticut.
Our mission is simple: Create a welcoming, community‑centered celebration that educates, uplifts, and unites.
We’re proud to continue this tradition in partnership with CityCenter Danbury for 2026.
About the Cultural Alliance
The Cultural Alliance of Western Connecticut champions arts and culture across Greater Danbury. We support creative people, lift up community traditions, and help keep our region vibrant and connected. We’re honored to sponsor this year’s Danbury Juneteenth Celebration.