Hundreds celebrate Juneteenth in Salt Lake City

Esther Kasue organizes her artwork at the 6th annual Salt Lake Juneteenth Celebration at The Gateway in Salt Lake City on Friday, June 19, 2026. Hosted by Beloved Community, the gathering honored Juneteenth National Independence Day, our nation’s newest federal holiday, with vibrant programming that centered Black freedom, excellence, and resilience. The celebration began with a unity walk from the Utah State Capitol to a festival at The Gateway, featuring live entertainment, food trucks, roller skating, cultural showcases, and the Black-Owned Business Expo and the Black Art Gallery. | Laura Seitz, Deseret News