Thousands Celebrate Juneteenth 2026 in Philadelphia with Doug E. Fresh, Slick Rick and DJ Jazzy Jeff

PHILADELPHIA–The heat wave seemed to take a break for Friday, June 19, 2026 as Arch Street, just in back of the African American Museum of Philadelphia closed to traffic for this year's Juneteenth Celebration.

A Libations Ceremony was held just before the party with Doug and Slick Rick started.

Thousands packed the parking lot and streets to see and hear hip hop pioneers Doug E. Fresh and Slick Rick.

Doug set the stage by telling the crowd how much he has loved Philly since the start of his career.

Doug then brought out Slick Rick to perform their hits The Show and La Di Dah Di

Slick Rick also took the time to perform his hits Monia Lisa and A Children's Story

After Slick Rick, Doug came back.
He showed the crowd how to do the Doug E. dance and then led his DJ through a series of classic dance breaks.

Later DJ Jazzy Jeff curated a block party until the end of the day.

Here's a series of photos from the Juneteenth Celebration.

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