Piada is committed to pushing for social equality and making our communities safer for our Guests and Team Members, inclusive of all races, genders, ethnicities, and backgrounds. In celebration of Juneteenth, we have committed $10,000 to organizations hand-picked by Piada Team Members in our own communities that are dedicated to advocating for racial equality. We've also shared the below resources to help you learn more about the importance of Freedom Day and find ways you can actively get involved.

Juneteenth Community Events

Indianapolis

Juneteenth Southern Soul Father’s Day Celebration at Riverside Park

Juneteenth Jamboree at the Children’s Museum of Indianapolis

Cleveland

Juneteenth Freedom Fest at Mall C

Juneteenth on Buckeye with Buckeye Summer Soul Series

Toledo

Juneteenth Parade & Festival at Swayne Field and Frederick Douglass Community Center

Columbus

Juneteenth Jubilee at Goodale Park

Juneteenth Celebration – Growing & Growth Collective at The King Arts Complex

Minneapolis

Juneteenth — Celebrating Freedom Day with Minneapolis Parks and Recreation

Celebrate Juneteenth at Target Field Station with Choose Love Minnesota

Houston

15+ Events in Houston Celebrating Juneteenth This Weekend

Dallas

Juneteenth Celebration, March and Festival

Juneteenth 2021 Celebration Hosted by Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center

The National Juneteenth Virtual Music Festival

Dayton

Juneteenth Festival at Riverscape Metro Park

Juneteenth Concert at Levitt Pavilion

Juneteenth Celebration Block Party in The Oregon District

Cincinnati

Cincinnati Juneteenth Virtual Festival

Juneteenth Panel Discussion at Findlay Market

Cincy’s Black Business Power Brunch

Citywide Juneteenth Celebration Round-Up

Pittsburgh

Juneteenth and Black Music Festival

The Black Market: a Juneteenth Celebration of Black Owned Businesses at Robert E. Williams Park

The Importance and History of Juneteenth: External Articles

What Is Juneteenth? By Henry Louis Gates Jr.

So You Want to Learn About Juneteenth? By Derrick Bryson Taylor

Growing Up with Juneteenth By Annette Gordon-Reed

The Meaning and Symbolism Behind the Colors of Juneteenth By Lizz Schumer

MSU Scholars Examine Sustained Significance and Impact of Juneteenth By Russ White

9 movies, shows, and books about Juneteenth that showcase the holiday's importance by Lia Beck

Watch + Listen: Juneteenth Videos

Why all Americans should honor Juneteenth (7:12)

This Is Why Juneteenth Is Important for America (3:32)