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
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.
