Juneteenth Luminary at Melrose
1 Melrose-Montebello Parkway
Date: June 19, 2026
Time: 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Presented by the National Park Service.
A ceremony honoring and remembering the enslaved that once worked and lived at this historic estate. Please park in the front lot and walk to lower portion of the front lawn. Lawn chairs and flashlights are welcome. This event is FREE and open to the public.
Dr. David Slay, chief of interpretation, highlighted the significance of the lights. “Each light represents a human soul; a three dimensional being with hopes, dreams, and dignity,” he said. “The luminary will provide a powerful visual representation of the human cost of Melrose.”
Gates open at 7:00pm and close at 9:30pm
Natchez Natchez Historical Park • 1 Melrose – Montebello Parkway
A part of Juneteenth In Natchez.
https://juneteenth.onenatchez.com/#2026_Events
