OKLAHOMA CITY — One of Oklahoma’s most vibrant celebrations of Black liberation is back. From June 19–21, Juneteenth on the East returns for its fifth year, turning Oklahoma City’s historic Eastside into a three-day cultural movement powered by art, fashion, wellness and resistance.
Organized by WithLove OKC, the free, all-ages event is expected to draw over 15,000 people this year, cementing its role as a pillar of Black celebration and community strength in the heart of Oklahoma.
“Juneteenth on the East isn’t just a festival—it’s a movement,” said WithLove OKC founder, rapper and business owner Jabee Williams. “We started this to bring joy, healing, and opportunity to our community, and five years later, we’re still growing, still celebrating, and still fighting for liberation in creative and beautiful ways.”
What to expect: Juneteenth on the East 2024 schedule
Thursday, June 19: Creativity & culture night at Innovation Hall, 6–10 p.m.
- 6:00 p.m.: Panel with iconic streetwear designer April Walker (Walker Wear) and local creatives.
- 7:00 p.m.: Live fashion show featuring curated streetwear.
- 8:00 p.m.: Afterparty + Meet & Greet with Walker (Happy Hour kicks off at 4:00 PM).
April Walker, the trailblazing designer who helped shape hip-hop fashion, brings decades of influence—and a deep connection to Black creativity—to this year’s launch event.
?? Friday, June 20: Community 5K run & walk in NE OKC, 7:30 a.m. start
Lace up for a wellness celebration that centers freedom, health, and unity. This inclusive 5K invites all ages and ability levels to move together in honor of Black resilience.
Saturday, June 21: Juneteenth on the East Festival at NE 23rd Street (between Hood & Kellham), 3–9 p.m.
- 8:00 p.m.: Live performance by Grammy-nominated rapper BIG K.R.I.T.
- Local artist performances all day.
- Black-owned food trucks, vendors, and wellness stations.
- Kids’ zone with art, games, and a live community mural.
“This is where we turn up the volume on joy,” Williams said. “From elders to babies, it’s a space where everyone’s free.”
Held in one of Oklahoma City’s historically Black communities, Juneteenth on the East is rooted in honoring the freedom Black people fought for—and the creativity they continue to pour into the future.
Made possible by local businesses, community partners, and everyday supporters, the festival remains 100% free to the public. For more information, visit withloveokc.org.
