Columbus Civic Center presents Unity Week & Juneteenth Jubilee

06/20/2026

Important announcement!!! ⚠️ WEATHER UPDATE ⚠️

Due to inclement weather forecasted from 8:00 AM until 5:00 PM, the June 20th Parade & Juneteenth Jubilee activities have been canceled for the safety of our guests, vendors, and performers.

We encourage everyone to still join us for these exciting indoor community events:

🪑 Chair One Fitness Class
June 20 • 9:00 AM
Columbus Civic Center Hospitality Suites

🏈 Columbus Lions Football Game
June 20 • 7:00 PM
Columbus Civic Center Arena

🎭 James Brown: The Play
June 20 • 7:00 PM
June 21 • 2:00 PM
Springer Opera House

🚴 Historic Bike Ride
June 25 • 6:00 PM
Woodruff Park

06/18/2026

06/18/2026

🚨 WEATHER UPDATE 🚨

The Columbus Civic Center presents Unity Week & Juneteenth Jubilee Historic Bike Ride and Night Parade scheduled for June 18 have been postponed due to forecasted weather conditions.

📅 Updated Dates:

🚲 Historic Bike Ride
📅 Thursday, June 25
🕕 6:00 PM
📍 Woodruff Park

🎉 Juneteenth Night Parade
📅 Saturday, June 20
📍 Uptown Columbus
11 AM - 1 PM

While the weather may be changing our plans, it won't stop the celebration. We look forward to seeing everyone at the rescheduled events!

06/17/2026

06/17/2026

🎉 Light up the night at the 2026 Juneteenth Night Parade!

Join us on Thursday, June 18 as the streets of Uptown Columbus come alive with music, culture, community, and celebration. The parade lineup begins at 7:00 PM, with the parade stepping off at 8:00 PM.

The celebration doesn't stop when the parade ends! Head over to Woodruff Park for an evening filled with food, music, art, vendors, live entertainment, and a DJ keeping the party going.

📅 June 18, 2026
⏰ Lineup: 7:00 PM | Parade: 8:00 PM
📍 Uptown Columbus & Woodruff Park

Want to participate in the parade? Register today and be part of one of Columbus' most exciting Juneteenth traditions!

Learn more and register: columbusga.gov/juneteenth/events

06/13/2026

Today!! June 13th join us for a screening of
Yesterday Today Forever

3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Rainey - McCullers School of Arts Auditorium
1700 Midtown Dr, Columbus, GA 31906

Experience an inspiring afternoon of film, conversation, and community during a special screening of the award-winning independent film Yesterday Today Forever as part of the Columbus, Georgia Juneteenth Celebration lineup. The screening will take place on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at the Rainey McCullers School of the Arts located at 1700 Midtown Drive in Columbus, Georgia.

Yesterday Today Forever is a modern-day interpretation of Jesus and His disciples, co-written and directed by Domingo Guyton. The film has received several honors, including Best Film and Best Director at the Black Atlanta Arts Festival. The project was also co-directed and produced by Columbus filmmaker Ty Manns and features local Columbus actors Will Oliver and V. J. Roberts.

Schedule:
• 3:00 PM – Hors d’oeuvres and reception
• 3:30 PM – Film screening begins (runtime approximately 1.5 hours)
• 5:00 PM – 5:15 PM – Refreshments and Meet the Cast & Crew
• 5:15 PM – 6:00 PM – Panel Discussion

This unique event brings together storytelling, film, and community dialogue as part of the ongoing Juneteenth celebration in Columbus. Tickets are available through Eventbrite.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/yesterday-today-forever-columbus-screening-tickets-1989966262660?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

Black Art Film Festival Awards Night - Best Feature Film:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=qyg3GQ_mGVw&feature=youtu.be

First Look Teaser:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=2KZNt19l3NY&feature=youtu.be

06/05/2026

🎉 Light up the night at the 2026 Juneteenth Night Parade!

Join us on Thursday, June 18 as the streets of Uptown Columbus come alive with music, culture, community, and celebration. The parade lineup begins at 7:00 PM, with the parade stepping off at 8:00 PM.

The celebration doesn't stop when the parade ends! Head over to Woodruff Park for an evening filled with food, music, art, vendors, live entertainment, and a DJ keeping the party going.

📅 June 18, 2026
⏰ Lineup: 7:00 PM | Parade: 8:00 PM
📍 Uptown Columbus & Woodruff Park

Want to participate in the parade? Register today and be part of one of Columbus' most exciting Juneteenth traditions!

Learn more and register: columbusga.gov/juneteenth/events

06/05/2026

Saturday June 13th join us for a screening of
Yesterday Today Forever

3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Rainey - McCullers School of Arts Auditorium
1700 Midtown Dr, Columbus, GA 31906

Experience an inspiring afternoon of film, conversation, and community during a special screening of the award-winning independent film Yesterday Today Forever as part of the Columbus, Georgia Juneteenth Celebration lineup. The screening will take place on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at the Rainey McCullers School of the Arts located at 1700 Midtown Drive in Columbus, Georgia.

Yesterday Today Forever is a modern-day interpretation of Jesus and His disciples, co-written and directed by Domingo Guyton. The film has received several honors, including Best Film and Best Director at the Black Atlanta Arts Festival. The project was also co-directed and produced by Columbus filmmaker Ty Manns and features local Columbus actors Will Oliver and V. J. Roberts.

Schedule:
• 3:00 PM – Hors d’oeuvres and reception
• 3:30 PM – Film screening begins (runtime approximately 1.5 hours)
• 5:00 PM – 5:15 PM – Refreshments and Meet the Cast & Crew
• 5:15 PM – 6:00 PM – Panel Discussion

This unique event brings together storytelling, film, and community dialogue as part of the ongoing Juneteenth celebration in Columbus. Tickets are available through Eventbrite.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/yesterday-today-forever-columbus-screening-tickets-1989966262660?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

Black Art Film Festival Awards Night - Best Feature Film:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=qyg3GQ_mGVw&feature=youtu.be

First Look Teaser:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=2KZNt19l3NY&feature=youtu.be

06/01/2026

🎉 Columbus, GA’s Juneteenth Month of Events is HERE! 🎉

Join us throughout June as we celebrate freedom, culture, history, and community with events happening all across Columbus. From parades and live performances to community gatherings, fitness classes, film screenings, and family fun — there’s something for everyone to experience.

📅 Check out the full lineup below and start planning your month of celebration!
🔗 Learn more: columbusga.gov/juneteenth