The City of Tukwila welcomes the community to come together for its Sixth Annual Juneteenth Commemoration.

This year’s theme is Black Joy as Resilience.

This free outdoor event will be held at the Sullivan Center at Tukwila Village on Friday, June 19, 2026 from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. It will feature speakers from community leaders and live performances from DJ Sean Lewis, Daughters of Royalty Drill Team, The Throwbacks Dance Team, and vocalist Jayza Duhon.

Complimentary food for the first 150 guests will be prepared by Kayla’s Kookin. The food and commemorative gifts are sponsored by Public Health – Seattle and King County. 

History of Juneteenth Recognition in Tukwila

In 2020, Tukwila’s City Council adopted Resolution 1992, declaring that Juneteenth will be recognized annually in our community. The event celebrates emancipation and is an opportunity to honor African Americans through continued learning and understanding of the impacts of slavery and resiliency.