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Chambersburg Celebrates Juneteenth

Chambersburg is celebrating freedom, heritage, unity and progress at the Chambersburg 2026 Juneteenth Celebration on Friday, June 19, and Saturday, June 20. Family-friendly and community-oriented events are slated for each day. The two-day event is a cultural celebration to honor the past, celebrate the present, and inspire the future. Held at the Spring Street Amphitheatre in Chambersburg, the schedule is:

Friday, June 19

4:00 PM  –  Official reading of the Governor’s Proclamation by Lu Ransom Butler

4:10 PM   – Carly Janifer, mistress of ceremonies, presents The Meaning of Juneteenth.

4:20 PM  –  Carlenda Owens sings The Black National Anthem.  Audience invited to sing.

4:30 PM  –  Marvin Worthy presents a reflection of history, progress, and community impact.

5:00 PM –  Children of NETwork Step Show to celebrate culture, tradition, and youth excellence.

5:15 PM –  Community Celebration with food, fellowship and fun; music by DJ James Butler.

5:30 PM  –  Kyler Davis-Wright musical performance.

5:45 PM  –  A Community Reading by Chanelle Green-Dorwart

6:00 PM  –  Kelani Monismith-Craig, President of Mercersburg Borough Council, is featured speaker.

6:15 PM  –  Author Dr. Raymond E. Janifer, Sr. Book Discussion

7:00 PM  –  Keith Brandon offers a poetry presentation.

7:30 PM  –  Hands for Humanity, facilitated by Rebecca Burris, to support community unity, hope, and healing.

Saturday, June 20

10:00 AM  –  Philip Michael Whitley, professional hula hooper, will share his love of hula hooping and offer some lessons’

11:00 AM –  Tsunami and Whitehead

12:00 PM  –  Line Dancing

1:00 PM  –  Shannon Jackson speaks

1:15 PM  –  Beth Farnham speaks

2:00 PM – Historian & Researcher Debra Sandoe McCauslin presents Harriet Tubman and How the Underground Railroad Was Local History.

3:00 PM  –  Closing remarks by Lu Ransom Butler

There is no entry fee to participate in the Chambersburg Juneteenth  Celebration. Bring the family and enjoy sharing, learning, and community fellowship. More information here.

For more to see and do in Franklin County, visit ExploreFranklinCountyPA.com.

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