The annual 1865 Fest brings cultural family activities, live music, educational workshops, food and fun to Garfield Park for three days, June 18-20, 2025. Honoring the Juneteeth holiday that brought freedom to enslaved Americans two years after official emancipation in 1865, the free events connect culture, history and community.
Each day highlights a different theme, with a flag-raising ceremony and a military honors showcase on the 18th, family activities and educational workshops on the 19th and a Father’s Day grill off and live entertainment on the 20th. Live music and free food are featured during all the fest events, which take place in the Music Court Drive in Garfield Park.
The events run from noon to 8 pm on June 19, 3-8 pm on June 20 and at 3 pm on June 18 for the flag raising ceremony. The fest also hosts a special concert with beloved Chicago hip hop group Do or Die, on June 17.
1865 Fest
Garfield Park, 100 N. Central Park Ave.
June 18-20, 2025, 11-8 pm
Free
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