Juneteenth on the East is a vibrant, multi-day celebration of Black freedom, culture, and joy in the heart of Oklahoma City’s Eastside. It honors June 19, 1865, the day the last enslaved African Americans in the U.S. were freed through music, art, food, education, and community connection.

Yes! This is a free, community celebration open to the public. All are welcome to join us as we celebrate Juneteenth together. However, there will be VIP tickets available with priority seating closer to the stage.

The festival will feature a full day of entertainment including 3v3 basketball tournament,

live music, cultural performances, local vendors, food trucks, and family-friendly

activities. The event will also include a nationally recognized hip-hop headliner, along with performances from talented local and regional artists.

Event hours will be announced soon. Be sure to follow our official channels for the latest updates and performance schedule.

Parking will be available in designated areas near the event. We encourage carpooling

or using rideshare services due to high attendance, as the festival has drawn crowds of

up to 12,000 people in the past. Rideshare pickup/drop off is located at the OKC Zoo

parking lot. Please enter OKC Zoo Drive from NE Grand Blvd and use the designated

pickup/drop off point.

Limited seating will be available, we recommend bringing lawn chairs or picnic blankets for your comfort for the live music portions of the festival.

Absolutely! Juneteenth on the East is designed for all ages. Our Kids’ Zone offers activities, crafts, and games just for little ones.

Leashed, well-behaved pets are welcome in outdoor spaces. Please clean up after your furry friends and be mindful of crowds and loud noises.

Juneteenth on the East will take place rain or shine. We’ll announce any major weather updates or adjustments on social media.

No, re-entry is not allowed once inside the amphitheater. All activities outside the Zoo

Amphitheatre are ‘come & go’.

Please note that all guests may be subject to security screening upon re-entry.

We’re located at 2101 NE 50th St, Oklahoma City, OK 73111

Yes! A variety of food trucks and vendors will be on-site offering a wide range of options.

Outside food is not allowed inside the Zoo Amphitheatre (except medical needs) but

may be permitted in outdoor festival areas. Limited food truck vendors will be inside the

venue.

Yes, several vendors will offer vegetarian and vegan-friendly menu items.

• Restricted Items

•  No outside lawn chairs

•  Air horns, amplified music and loudspeakers, bullhorns, or other artificial

• noisemakers

•  Animals (except approved service animals) 

•  Backpacks or bags larger than 14” on its longest side

•  Balloons 

•  Balls of any type, frisbees or similar throwable items

•  Banners or signs larger than 11×17” subject to approval of venue management

•  Selfie-sticks, monopods, rods, poles

•  Cameras with detachable lenses and video-recording devices 

•  Computers, laptops, and tablets

•  Costume pieces cannot conceal identity and are subject to venue management

• approval

•  Drones, remote-controlled unmanned aerial vehicles or other similar motorized

• vehicles/devices (including remote-control toys)

•  Drugs and other illegal substances/paraphernalia 

•  Eye drops

•  Firearms, knives and weapons of any type (multi-tool, tasers, pepper spray,

• mace, expandable batons, etc.)

•  Chains or spikes

•  Fireworks or other incendiary devices

•  Glass containers of any type

•  Ice Chests/Coolers

•  Inflatables

•  Laser pointers

•  Obscene, offensive, and inflammatory clothing/signs

•  Outside food and beverages, including alcohol.  Exceptions are:

• o Medically required food and/or beverages in sealed containers. 

•  Skateboards, scooters, razors, hoverboards, or any wheeled footwear (including

• shoes

• with built-in wheels)

•  Stickers

•  Strollers 

•  Tents 

•  Umbrellas 

•  Wagons

Outside food and non-alcoholic beverages may be permitted in small quantities outside

the Zoo Amphitheatre. Please check event guidelines closer to the date for specific

restrictions.

Yes, a full schedule of performances and activities will be released prior to the event.