Emancipation Proclamation Ceremony & Program

June 19, 2026

Emancipation Proclamation Ceremony & Program

Time:

12:45 PM

Location:

New Zion Missionary Baptist Church, 809 E. ML King Blvd, Chattanooga, TN

Cost:

Free

What's Happening

• Theatrical reenactment of the reading of the Emancipation Proclamation

• Music and community reflection

• Performance by The Spiritual Highlights

• Hosted in a church setting to honor spiritual and historical legacy

Friday's programming also includes a 2:00 PM screening of How to Sue the Klan at the same location, connecting historical memory to contemporary conversations about justice, accountability, mental health, and the ongoing impact of racial violence.

Related Activity (Same Day)

11:30 AM — Juneteenth Parade lineup at Miller Park on the Georgia Avenue side (Unity Group). The parade leads into the afternoon ceremony and programming.

Important Information for Visitors

Registration is encouraged at this link

• This event is part of the broader United We Stand weekend (June 19–21, 2026).

More eventS await you!

We can’t wait to connect with you during this year's events. See what else we’ve got going on in our year-long schedule.