School’s out, the days are longer and the temperature is rising. The conditions are perfect for some summer fun.
The best way to experience Cleveland is with its people, and they’ll be out in full force at all the amazing festivals happening in June. Experience their creativity through art, music and more while hitting the streets for parades and fairs that celebrate the many cultures, lifestyles and neighborhoods that make The Land such a special place.
Get out there and feel the heat at these June festivals:
June 6: Pride in the CLE
Celebrate the city's vibrant LGBTQ+ community in the heart of Downtown Cleveland. This inclusive event combines entertainment, education and activism — with the goal of exuding unity and acceptance, raising awareness and generally just creating good vibes all around.
June 13: Parade the Circle
This long-held Cleveland cultural tradition has returned and we couldn’t be more excited. Count us in for the Cleveland Museum of Art’s annual art parade on Wade oval with costumes, local food vendors and music.
June 14: MetroHealth Cleveland Juneteenth Freedom Fest
To commemorate the historic day when slavery in America ended, join Clevelanders at Mall C in Downtown Cleveland for a family-friendly celebration packed with delicious bites, inspiring art and powerful art and music performances all honoring CLE's Black culture.
June 13: Larchmere PorchFest
Want to hang out with Clevelanders on their very own front lawns? The eclectic and oh-so-cozy neighborhood of Larchmere comes alive during this festival where 30 indie bands perform on front porches of 30 neighborhood homes.
June 13: The Hooley on Kamm's Corners
Kamm's Corners, a neighborhood boasting a rich and rather admirable Irish heritage, hosts The Hooley. Dance an Irish jig to the bagpipers or tip back a few cold ones with the live bands at this mother-of-all block parties as it celebrates its 16th anniversary.
June 20: Solstice Festival
Solstice is the Cleveland Museum of Art’s epic summer party, where world-class art meets global music, dancing, late-night gallery access and next-level visuals and cuisine. Held on the longest day of the year, this high-energy fest transforms a historic cultural institution into the city’s hottest dance floor.
June 25 - 27: Tri-C JazzFest
Intimate jam sessions. Soul-soothing solos. Classic quartets. Big band bopping. Dramatic divas. That's the sound of Cleveland for three solid days during the Tri-C JazzFest. At this year's 46th anniversary, experience nearly a dozen performances, as well as numerous free concerts featuring the best of blues, big band, zydeco, gypsy swing, Latin, calypso, bop and straight-ahead and smooth jazz.
June 26 - 27: Ohio Scottish Games & Celtic Festival
Grab your bagpipes and kilt and head down to Cuyahoga Country Fair to celebrate Scottish Heritage at this family-friendly festival. Watch pipe bands compete, enjoy some traditional highland dancing and grab the Haggis and other celtic items available for purchase.
