Real Change in Ruston: 2026 Juneteenth Celebration at Thomas Assembly Center – Ruston, LA

The Real Change in Ruston Committee invites you to the 2026 Ruston Juneteenth Celebration Concert!
Saturday, June 20, 2026
Location: Thomas Assembly Center, Ruston, Louisiana (La Tech Campus)
⏰ Doors open at 1:30 PM | Concert begins at 3:00 PM

This year’s Ruston Juneteenth Celebration is bigger than ever will be another one for the community with the incomparable VaShawn Mitchell AND Marvin Sapp bringing the praise and worship for the day. It wouldn’t be a Ruston Juneteenth Celebration without our Unity Choir and Artist Competition winner!

Live Performances
Food Vendors
Kids Zone & Activities
️ Local Vendors
Special Guest MC: Pastor CeJay of KOKA Radio

Bring the entire family to celebrate freedom, culture, and faith through music, fellowship, and fun.

Admission for children 5 and under is FREE.

Real Change in Ruston is in partnership with the City of Ruston and the Zion Traveler Community Development Corporation (Zion Traveler CDC), working to uplift and empower families through a holistic approach to community development.

Visit www.rustonjuneteenth.com for more details and announcements leading up to the event on June 20.