Save the date: June 20, 2026

The fifth annual Juneteenth Celebration will take place on Saturday, June 20, 2026, at Cook Family Park, hosted by the City of Tigard in partnership with the Tigard-Tualatin School District. Stay tuned for more details!

2025 Juneteenth Recap 

In partnership with the Tigard-Tualatin School District, Tigard held its fourth annual Juneteenth Celebration on Saturday, June 14, 2025 at Cook Family Park. Community members of all ages and backgrounds joined our celebration. It's a Vibe Catering and Spice of Africa provided food, and entertainment included Emcee Tra'Renee, J Dub, King Benzo, Elaine Victoria, and more. Join us next year for another fun afternoon of connection and celebration.

Importance of Juneteenth

Juneteenth, recognized every year on June 19, commemorates the end of over 400 years of enslavement of African American people in the United States. It recognizes that many people in Texas were still enslaved after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed, as knowledge of the Proclamation was deliberately kept from them. Enslaved people continued to endure cruel, inhumane treatment, and exploitation.

Juneteenth provides an opportunity to recognize the accomplishments of Black Americans through determination, perseverance and greater opportunity and to acknowledge that the struggle for equality continues. 

Today and every day, we celebrate the countless contributions Black Americans have made in Tigard, our region, and our country. We as a country have taken some steps towards change, but we know much more work remains.

The Voices of Our Community

On the Story Corps podcast, you can hear first-hand from Black leaders making a difference in our community.

• StoryCorps Interviews: Ellie Emery, Jayanna Robertson, Octavia Horne, Terra Wheeler, Clifford Daniels, Theo Grass