For Family By Family in Partnership City Of Florence: Presents :The 4th Annual Juneteenth Community Celebration in Florence, Kentucky A FREE Regional Event Celebrating Freedom, Family, Culture, and African American Heritage Across the Tri-State.
FLORENCE, KY — For Family By Family, in partnership with the City of Florence, proudly announces the 4th Annual Juneteenth Community Celebration, taking place on Friday, June 19, 2026, from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the Florence Nature Park Event Center.
This free, family-friendly regional event continues to grow as one of Northern Kentucky’s most meaningful cultural celebrations, bringing together families, educators, businesses, and community leaders from across Northern Kentucky, Greater Cincinnati, and Southeast Indiana. This year’s theme, “United Through Legacy: 100 Years Strong — Celebrating Freedom, Family & Future,” and slogan “Rooted in History. Rising in Unity.” honor Juneteenth while recognizing the 100th anniversary of Black History Month and the continued contributions of African American communities across the region.
The Juneteenth celebration is free and open to the public and will include:
• Live entertainment & cultural performances
• Youth & family activities
• Community resource booths
• Food vendors & refreshments
• Free health screenings
• Educational exhibits
• Free giveaways & raffle prizes
A key focus of this year’s event is preserving and sharing Florence’s African American history, including: The historic First Baptist African American Church, founded in 1870 by the Trustees of the Colored Baptist Association, which served formerly enslaved individuals and freedmen after the Civil War. The event will also highlight African American burial sites at Florence Cemetery, where early Black residents, veterans, church founders, and community builders are laid to rest. Educational exhibits will be provided by the Boone County Public Library Archive & History Center, offering historical interpretation and research-based presentations.
COMMUNITY IMPACT: “Juneteenth is about more than celebration—it is about education, remembrance, and unity,” said Sienna Thompson, Founder and CEO of For Family By Family. “Our goal is to ensure the history of Florence’s African American community is preserved and shared with future generations.”
“This event brings people together to learn, connect, and celebrate the culture and legacy that helped shape our region,” added Dashai Thompson, Co-Founder and Co-CEO.
For Family By Family is a Northern Kentucky-based organization committed to strengthening communities through cultural programming, education, outreach, and collaborative partnerships. The organization is actively working toward the development of a future community center designed to provide:
• Youth programming
• Workforce development
• Mentorship opportunities
• Cultural engagement
• Wellness and family support services
Every event and partnership contributes to a long-term vision of building a stronger, more connected community rooted in service and unity.
MEDIA CONTACT
Sienna Thompson
Founder & CEO
(859) 360-8354
SThompson@forfamilybyfamily.com
Dashai Thompson
Co-Founder & Co-CEO
(859) 307-5561
dthompson@nkychamber.com
