Opal's Walk for Freedom
- Date Fri 19th June 2026
- Location Cincinnati, Ohio
Event summary
Join the vibrant community of Cincinnati on Friday, June 19, 2026, as we celebrate the Opal's Walk for Freedom, a significant Juneteenth observance honoring the end of slavery in the United States and the ongoing journey towards inclusive freedom. This inspiring event will take place in Hamilton, where participants will walk a symbolic distance of 2.5 miles, reflecting the approximately 2.5 years between the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863 and the moment enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas, learned of their freedom in 1865.
Led by the esteemed Dr. Opal Lee, known as the Grandmother of Juneteenth, this national event will unite cities across the country in a powerful display of remembrance and celebration. The Opal's Walk for Freedom in Cincinnati is proudly supported by local and national partners, including the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center, which invites everyone, residents and visitors alike, to participate in this meaningful walk on June 19. Don’t miss this opportunity to reflect, remember, and celebrate freedom as a united community!
Led by the esteemed Dr. Opal Lee, known as the Grandmother of Juneteenth, this national event will unite cities across the country in a powerful display of remembrance and celebration. The Opal's Walk for Freedom in Cincinnati is proudly supported by local and national partners, including the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center, which invites everyone, residents and visitors alike, to participate in this meaningful walk on June 19. Don’t miss this opportunity to reflect, remember, and celebrate freedom as a united community!
Organiser's Description
Cincinnati is proud to be one of the select few cities to host the 2026 National Opals Walk for Freedom, a Juneteenth observance honoring the end of slavery in the United States and the ongoing pursuit of inclusive freedom.
Opals Walk for Freedom, organized by the Texas-based non-profit Unity Unlimited, Inc., is led by Dr. Opal Lee, widely known as the Grandmother of Juneteenth. On June 19, participants in host cities across the country will walk 2.5 miles simultaneously, symbolizing the approximately 2.5 years between the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863 and the day enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas, learned they were free in 1865.
The walk is supported by national and local partners, including Start 2 Finish Event Management, Detroit Choice Events, JARK 1 Entertainment, and the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center.
The Freedom Center invites the Cincinnati community and out-of-town visitors to join the walk on June 19 to reflect, remember and celebrate freedom together.
Organizations interested in becoming local sponsors of the Cincinnati Opals Walk for Freedom may contact philanthropy@nurfc.org.
Opals Walk for Freedom, organized by the Texas-based non-profit Unity Unlimited, Inc., is led by Dr. Opal Lee, widely known as the Grandmother of Juneteenth. On June 19, participants in host cities across the country will walk 2.5 miles simultaneously, symbolizing the approximately 2.5 years between the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863 and the day enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas, learned they were free in 1865.
The walk is supported by national and local partners, including Start 2 Finish Event Management, Detroit Choice Events, JARK 1 Entertainment, and the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center.
The Freedom Center invites the Cincinnati community and out-of-town visitors to join the walk on June 19 to reflect, remember and celebrate freedom together.
Organizations interested in becoming local sponsors of the Cincinnati Opals Walk for Freedom may contact philanthropy@nurfc.org.
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50 East Freedom Way, Cincinnati, 45202, OH, United States
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