Celebrate Juneteenth Across Pittsburgh with a Free POGOH Day Pass

Juneteenth in Pittsburgh is one of the city’s biggest celebrations of community, culture, music, and Black excellence — with events happening across Downtown, Point State Park, Mellon Park, Market Square, and beyond throughout the weekend.

This year, you can celebrate while exploring the city by bike with a free POGOH Day Pass on June 19.

Simply use code JUNE19 in the PBSC app to unlock free rides and easily travel between Juneteenth events happening across Pittsburgh.

WPA Juneteenth Homecoming Celebration at Point State Park

One of the largest celebrations of the weekend takes place at Point State Park with the WPA Juneteenth Homecoming Celebration Main Stage featuring nationally recognized artists, local performers, food vendors, and community programming.

Juneteenth festivals are truly the heart of the holiday — lively, family-friendly gatherings filled with music, culture, food, and community connection. Expect a packed main stage with rotating performances throughout the day, rows of vendors spotlighting Black-owned businesses, food trucks serving barbecue, soul food, and other local favorites, plus kids’ activities, community organizations, and cultural exhibits woven throughout the festival grounds.

These celebrations are designed for people to stay awhile, whether that means catching a few performances or spending the entire afternoon exploring everything the festival has to offer. Admission is typically free, and supporting local vendors is encouraged as part of the experience.

Saturday, June 20 Performances:

Lloyd
Leela James
Musiq Soulchild
Ill-Harmonic Orchestra

Sunday, June 21 Performances:

Fabolous
Marsha Ambrosius

The celebration also includes community vendors, family activities, and performances throughout the day.

Nearest POGOH Station:

Liberty Ave & Stanwix St

Juneteenth in the Square — Market Square

Market Square will host Juneteenth in the Square with live music, tributes, performances, and celebrations throughout the day on June 19.

Featured Events:

Opening Ceremony — 1:00 PM
Dr. James T. Johnson Tribute — 1:15 PM
Phyllis Hyman Tribute — 2:30 PM
The Franchise Band — 6:00 PM
Final Draft — 8:00 PM

Additional performances and programming continue throughout the weekend.

Nearest POGOH Stations:

Forbes Ave & Market Square
Ross St & Fourth Ave
Penn Ave & 7th St

Mellon Park Concert Series

Mellon Park will host free WPA Juneteenth concerts each evening from June 18 through June 21 from 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM.

The 2026 lineup includes:

Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra
702
Morris Day & The Time
Kut Klose
Jon B
Dru Hill
The Blackbyrds
Hi-Five
Donnell Jones

The Small Business Economic Impact Zone vendor plaza will also run daily from 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM, featuring more than 200 minority-owned businesses.

Nearest POGOH Station:

Penn Ave & Putnam St (Bakery Square)
Hamilton Ave & Fifth Ave

Heinz History Center

For those looking to connect with Pittsburgh’s history while celebrating Juneteenth, the Heinz History Center will feature the acclaimed From Slavery to Freedom exhibit, showcasing 250 years of African American history in Pittsburgh through interactive exhibits, artifacts, and immersive storytelling.

Nearest POGOH Stations:

10th St & Penn Ave
21st St & Penn Ave

How to Ride Free on June 19

Getting around the city is easy:

Download the POGOH app
Select a Day Pass
Enter promo code JUNE19
Unlock your bike and ride

Whether you are heading Downtown for performances, riding to Mellon Park concerts, supporting local vendors, or exploring Pittsburgh neighborhoods throughout the weekend, POGOH is an easy and fun way to celebrate Juneteenth across the city.

We will see you out riding.