How to Celebrate Juneteenth in Sims 4: Builds, CC & Gameplay Ideas

If you’re African-American or black, you’re probably wondering how you can celebrate Juneteenth in Sims 4 this year.

Unlike last year when EA rolled out a special event to celebrate Juneteenth, this year, it’s all crickets. But this shouldn’t make you feel lonely and unappreciated. Juneteenth is a powerful celebration of freedom, culture, and Black joy.

And, in The Sims 4, where storytelling and self-expression are at the heart of the game, you can easily celebrate Juneteenth. Whether you want to host a cookout, decorate with Pan-African colors, or build a vibrant community lot inspired by Black excellence, this guide will show you creative ways to bring Juneteenth into your Sims world.

Keep reading to learn how tos celebrate freedom, representation, and culture the Sim way. I’ve also included a FAQ section below.

What is Juneteenth?

Juneteenth, short for June Nineteenth, commemorates the day in 1865 when enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas, were finally informed of their freedom, two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed.

So, although freedom was declared in 1863, it wasn’t until June 19, 1865, that federal troops arrived in Texas to enforce emancipation for the last remaining enslaved people. Since then, Juneteenth has grown into a powerful cultural holiday marked by food, music, reflection, and celebration of Black excellence.

It’s now widely celebrated as a symbol of Black liberation, resilience, and community, and officially recognized as a U.S. federal holiday. As an African-American myself, this day means a lot to me and my ancestors. It symbolizes years of hardship and endurance to gain equal rights and access to freedom.

Why It’s Meaningful to Bring Into Sims 4

The Sims 4 is a game rooted in identity, creativity, and storytelling. You can bring your imagination to life and explore anything from growing a family to becoming a wealthy entrepreneur.

The same applies to the Juneteenth celebration. You can honor your culture, history, and the stories that deserve to be seen and heard through gameplay. Think of it as a chance to use your Sims to reflect real-world traditions, build inclusive spaces, and share joy.

I love celebrating Juneteenth in Sims 4 or any other Sims 4 cultural event, as it helps me connect with the community. Even though I wasn’t alive when thousands of Africans were being enslaved, I can carry on their legacy and remind others of their sacrifice through black culture in Sims 4.

How to Celebrate Juneteenth in Sims 4

There are multiple ways to celebrate Juneteenth in Sims 4. They include:

Host a backyard cookout with picnic tables, a grill, and music. Don’t forget to invite neighbors over for a joyful community vibe.
Decorate your Sim’s home or park with Sims 4 Pan-African decor. Think red, black, green, and gold swatches.
Display Black cultural art and Juneteenth-themed CC like flags, murals, or pride banners.
Tell generational stories of Black Sim families overcoming hardship and celebrating freedom.
Build meaningful community lots, such as a church, a civil rights museum, or a Black-owned bookstore.
Throw a dance party or festival using the DJ booth, fire pits, and string lights for a vibrant outdoor celebration.
Dress your Sims in African-inspired or modern Black fashion CC to reflect cultural pride and identity.
Capture your celebration with in-game photography to make a legacy scrapbook or gallery post to honor the day.
Educate through gameplay by incorporating storytelling about historical milestones and heroes.
Support Sims 4 Black CC creators by downloading and showcasing their mods in your builds and Sims looks.

We’ll go over some of these Juneteenth ideas below, so you can follow along.

1. Create a Juneteenth Gathering

Nothing captures the spirit of Juneteenth quite like a joyful gathering with good food, music, and community. You can host a festive cookout in the Sims 4 and bring your black Sims together to celebrate freedom and culture.

Currently, I found one creator doing this event on Tumblr, where you can join in. It’s hosted by @noir-pixels, and everyone is invited to the cookout. Here’s the link to the Juneteenth Cookout Event.

Alternatively, you can host your own gathering by setting up a backyard or park with picnic tables, a grill, coolers, and plenty of seating. Use the Seasons expansion pack to create a custom Juneteenth holiday, complete with traditions like barbecuing, dancing, or storytelling. But you can also celebrate in the base game.

Add entertainment elements like a stereo or DJ booth to get the music going, and invite over neighbors, family, and friends to keep the energy alive.

If you have City Living, you can serve cultural dishes like fried fish, gumbo, or fried chicken for a soul food spread. Want to take it further? Use Get Together to create a “Juneteenth Club” that meets every summer to dance, eat, and celebrate heritage together.

You can even create social events with goals like grilling, giving speeches, or sharing stories. This type of gathering lets your Sims honor community, joy, and unity, which are the three things that make Juneteenth so powerful in real life.

2. Decorate your home with Sims 4 Pan-African Decor

Juneteenth is rich in symbolism, and your Sim’s space should reflect that. When building and decorating, focus on colors like red, black, green, and gold, which represent the Pan-African flag and the themes of resilience, liberation, and prosperity.

Red symbolizes the blood shed for freedom
Black represents the people
Green stands for growth and the land
Gold often signifies excellence and hope

You should also use bold swatches for furniture, wall art, tablecloths, and even landscaping. Luckily, it’s easy to find Juneteenth-inspired custom content, like flags, banners, murals, and framed art that honor Black history and culture. Some creators even offer matching outdoor sets or pride-themed décor specifically designed for cultural holidays.

Here are a few options I came across:

If you want a cozy setup, decorate a living room or community center with family photos, African textiles, candles, and wall quotes about freedom and unity. As for outdoor builds, add string lights, themed balloons, and signage to make the space feel festive and welcoming.

The goal is to create a setting that’s visually appealing, meaningful, and deeply rooted in culture. One that tells a story and honors the legacy of Juneteenth in a way your Sims and players can feel proud of.

3. Tell Black Stories

At the heart of Juneteenth is a story of freedom, perseverance, and legacy. The Sims 4 is the perfect platform to tell these stories. Start by creating a black family or African American Sims whose lives reflect themes of overcoming struggle, building community, and celebrating culture.

Next, start a generational legacy challenge where each Sim carries forward a dream. This can be anything from owning a business, earning a degree, raising strong children, or contributing to their neighborhood. We have an original Sims 4 Legacy Challenge that you can use as a guideline.

The goal is to build community lots that reflect important spaces in Black culture, like a local church, barbershop, HBCU-inspired school, or a civil rights museum. Fill these spaces with various storytelling touches such as family portraits, plaques, murals, and handwritten journals using décor CC or the notebook feature in-game.

You can also create Sims based on historical or modern Black heroes and weave their values into your stories. My go-to is usually Harriet Tubman or Martin Luther King.

Creating stories about African American and black culture is a great way to honor Juneteenth in the Sims 4.

4. Dress the Part

Clothing is a powerful form of expression in The Sims 4. It allows you to express your personality and creativity while creating a wide range of styles.

As a result, consider dressing your Sims for Juneteenth. You’ll not only showcase pride and culture but also black/urban style. Start by downloading appropriate clothing and accessories like this Juneteenth Collection. Try to find CC designed with bold prints, headwraps, kente cloth, and contemporary streetwear designed by Black creators.

Next, load up your game and head into CAS. Style your Sims in African heritage outfits, Pan-African colors, or modern Black fashion. Don’t forget to accessorize with statement jewelry, sandals, or custom nails that pop in red, black, and green.

Hair is also very important when it comes to celebrating Juneteenth in Sims 4. You need Sims 4 Black Hair CC that’s natural and textured. Think afros, locs, braids, twist-outs, or protective styles. Many talented CC creators offer high-quality Black hair that reflects the real-world beauty of curls and coils. We also have different natural hair cc categories for you to explore:

Some Sims players even create full Juneteenth lookbooks, showing off traditional and modern outfits. This is your chance to do the same. Don’t forget to post your screenshots online to showcase your lookbook.

5. Support Black Creators

While celebrating Juneteenth in Sims 4, it’s crucial to uplift Black voices in real life. There are many talented Black custom content creators, like myself, who bring beauty, culture, and authenticity to the game.

We spend a lot of time, effort, and energy creating mods, custom content, lookbooks, and everything in between for the community. You’ll find textured hair, melanin-rich skin overlays, Afrocentric fashion, artwork, and storytelling mods. Black creators are consistently pushing The Sims 4 forward in representation.

During the process, we may face many issues and hiccups that impact our creativity and put our livelihood on the line. So, we appreciate players who take time to seek out, download, credit, and promote our work.

To show your support for black Sims 4 creators, share their creations in your builds, link back to their pages, and support them on platforms like Patreon, Tumblr, and TSR.

Some incredible Black creators to check out include:

Ebonix – Designs fashion, hair, makeup, and accessories
QMBiBi – Creates cultural clothing and hair CC
BrandySims – Designs beautiful Sims of color and CAS content
DiverseKing – Creates realistic hair textures and overlays
Xxblacksimmer – Offers a wide range of melanin-friendly custom content
Khadijah551 – Designs cc for male urban Sims

You can also show your support for MustHaveMods by subscribing to my Patreon. As a black creator who is keen on celebrating Juneteenth in Sims 4, I would highly appreciate the support.

Best CC for Juneteenth in Sims 4 2025

I wanted to share some of my best custom content for celebrating Juneteenth in Sims 4. All the CCs are free to download and use in the bae game. Happy Juneteenth and enjoy!

Juneteenth Soul Food Pack

Download: Juneteenth Soul Food Pack

The Juneteenth Soul Food Pack by QMBiBi adds culture-rich recipes to your Sim’s menu. These are:

Smoked sausage breakfast
Raspberry turnovers
Fried chicken, mac, & cabbage
Brown sugar yams

Take these items to your next cookout when celebrating Juneteenth in Sims 4. However, you need Stirring the Pot | City Living (Turnovers) for these to show up in-game.

Juneteenth Decor

Download: Juneteenth Decor

If you’re planning a Juneteenth celebration in Sims 4, get this vibrant Juneteenth Decor 2022 Collection. The set includes an array of eye-catching items like balloons, gift bags, cups, and napkins in bold Pan-African colors like red, black, green, and yellow. The items also feature striking patterns and meaningful slogans like “Juneteenth 1865 Independence.”

I’d use these decorations for outdoor parties, indoor builds, or community center events. They add the perfect festive and cultural touch to any Juneteenth-themed gameplay.

Juneteenth Collection

Download: Juneteenth Collection

Dress up your Sims 4 characters in Juneteenth-inspired clothing from the Juneteenth Collection. This CC set contains recolored graphic tops for both male and female Sims, showcasing iconic Black leaders, artists, and historical themes centered around Juneteenth, Black excellence, and resistance.

The shirts come in a variety of powerful designs, including tributes to civil rights figures, Pan-African imagery, and “Juneteenth 1865” graphics. You’ll also find vintage-style prints honoring hip-hop legends like Snoop Dogg.

I often use this collection to create urban Sims for everyday gameplay. But you can also use them for your cookout or community rally. Be sure to download the original mesh for the cc to work in-game.

Naija Sim

Download: Naija Sim

You may not want to create an African American Sim from scratch, which is why you need to download this Naija Sim. She radiates beauty and confidence, and is dressed in a bold Ankara outfit that roots back to black culture. Her glowing skin, perfectly sculpted features, and patterned headwrap make her stand out in any world.

With Naija in your game, you can celebrate Juneteenth in Sims 4 by attending cookouts and building a black community.

African Scarf

Download: African Scarf

You should accessorize your Juneteenth outfit with an African Scarf. This is a vibrant assortment of intricately wrapped headscarves in traditional Ankara, kente, and lace prints. Each style radiates personality and pride, with textures ranging from bold animal prints to rich woven patterns and soft, ceremonial fabric.

The scarf adds that culturally-rich finish to your outfit. It’s designed to fit a variety of face shapes and skin tones. I love how the collection captures the beauty and versatility of African fashion.

Folasade Collection

Download: Folasade Collection

If you’re looking for African-inspired fashion for your gameplay, get the Folasade Collection. This stunning set contains vibrant, handwoven-style tops paired with matching skirts. The outfits are designed in earthy tones and bold prints to celebrate texture, color, and identity.

You’ll also find accessories to complete your Juneteenth in Sims 4 look. This includes layered beaded necklaces, chunky bangles, and statement earrings with a natural and regal feel. The Folasade Collection radiates pride, heritage, and divine feminine energy, which makes it the perfect option for your urban gameplay.

Koma Collection

Download: Koma Collection

The Koma Collection is a striking Sims 4 CC set inspired by cultural pride and high-fashion edge. It contains various Ankara outfits for male and female Sims. This includes a top, skirt, shorts, and a turtle neck. All the outfits feature bold geometric and floral patterns to celebrate African textile art.

You can use this collection to create high-end Juneteenth lookbooks.

Juneteenth T-Shirts

Download: Juneteenth T-Shirts

The Juneteenth T-Shirt is a custom shirt designed for male and female Sims. You can wear it for various occasions, including everyday, parties, sleep, hot weather, and athletic activities. The top comes in eight swatches, giving you a wide range of styling options to choose from.

For the Culture

Download: For the Culture

This is a recolored bandeau top wrapped in national flags to celebrate global identity. You can choose African countries like South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Pan-African to rock. Just pair it with a skirt or jeans to complete the look. Don’t forget to download the original mesh for the cc to show up in your game.

Naledi Hair (The Carnival)

Download: Naledi Hair (The Carnival)

The Naledi Hair by GoAmazons is a stunning protective style that celebrates cultural beauty and tradition. This braided updo features thick, coiled twists gathered into a voluminous bun at the crown. It’s accented with gold hair cuffs and a sleek forehead braid detail.

The hairstyle is regal, radiant, and perfect for everyday wear and special occasions like Juneteenth, weddings, or cultural festivals. It’s compatible with the base game and comes in multiple swatches to increase your styling options in CAS.

Juneteenth Build Ideas for Sims 4

If you love storytelling through architecture and décor, Juneteenth is the perfect moment to build meaningful community spaces for your Sims. These builds can reflect freedom, legacy, and celebration, and become places where your Sims gather, learn, and thrive.

Here are a few creative ideas to bring Juneteenth in Sims 4 to life through builds:

Backyard Celebration Lot – Design a cozy yard with grills, tables, balloons, and festive banners. Add string lights, coolers, and a stereo for a true block-party vibe. This celebration lot is perfect for holding family reunions or neighborhood cookouts.
Freedom Museum – Build a modern museum dedicated to Black history. Include custom paintings, storytelling plaques, and statues using decor CC. You can use your Sim’s photography skills to create wall exhibits that tell a generational story.
Cultural Community Center – Create a shared space with an art room, music stage, reading area, and kitchen. Don’t forget to add murals, community boards, and performance spaces using Get Together and City Living packs.
Outdoor Festival Grounds – Use grassy park lots to create an open space for a Juneteenth fair. Set up vendor stalls, food trucks (if using mods), dance floors, and places for Sims to gather and perform.
Legacy Family Home – Build a multi-generational home for a Black Sim family with rooms that reflect their roots. Include old photographs, heirlooms, a garden, and a family dining space made for big celebrations.

Always use CC from Black creators, as they offer vibrant furniture, Afrocentric art, and colorful swatches perfect for Juneteenth décor.

Black Culture in The Sims 4

Black culture has always been a force of creativity, resilience, and influence in Sims 4. It’s echoed through gameplay, custom content, and community expression. It’s unfortunate that the base game hasn’t always offered the most diverse representation.

Luckily, Black Simmers and creators have stepped in to fill that gap with stunning CC, authentic storytelling, and powerful builds that celebrate the beauty of Blackness in all its forms.

Thanks to cc creators and modders, you can now find realistic and intricately braided hairstyles, rich melanin skin overlays, African textiles, hip-hop-inspired outfits, and legacy challenges centered on Black excellence.

This allows players to turn Sims 4 into a vibrant platform for representation. Black culture shows up in CAS, in home design, in musical choices, in legacy families who overcome systemic challenges and thrive.

Sims 4 black culture is a celebration of freedom, family, and identity. And that’s what Juneteenth is about: honoring the past, celebrating the present, and building a future filled with possibility and pride.

Frequently Asked Questions About Juneteenth

What is Juneteenth?

Juneteenth is a U.S. holiday celebrated on June 19th to mark the day in 1865 when enslaved African Americans in Texas were finally informed of their freedom, two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation. It’s a celebration of freedom, resilience, and Black culture.

Why is Juneteenth important?

Juneteenth represents the true end of slavery in the United States. It honors the struggles and victories of African Americans and continues to be a day of remembrance, education, and joy.

Can I celebrate Juneteenth in The Sims 4?

Yes! While there’s no built-in Juneteenth holiday in the base game, you can create your own celebration using custom holidays, builds, CC (custom content), and storytelling. Many Simmers design cookouts, community events, and Juneteenth-themed Sims.

Are there Juneteenth mods or CC available?

YES, there are! You can find Juneteenth-inspired CC like clothing, hair, accessories, decor, and even community builds made by Black creators. Popular creators include Ebonix, The Mint Simmer, Jadosims, and GoAmazons.

Is Juneteenth only celebrated in the U.S.?

Juneteenth is an American holiday, but the themes of liberation, resistance, and cultural pride resonate globally. Many people outside the U.S. celebrate by honoring their own histories and expressing solidarity with the Black diaspora.

When is Juneteenth 2025?

Juneteenth will be observed on Thursday, June 19, 2025. Many cities will host celebrations throughout the week and weekend.

How can I share my Juneteenth gameplay?

Take screenshots of your builds, Sims, or events and share them on social media with hashtags like #JuneteenthSims, #BlackSimmers, or #Sims4Juneteenth. You can also tag creators whose CC you used to give them credit.

Conclusion

Celebrating Juneteenth in Sims 4 is a powerful reminder of freedom, resilience, and the ongoing journey toward equality. You’re essentially designing a space where you can creatively honor the legacy through storytelling, thoughtful builds, vibrant fashion, and shared moments of joy.

Happy Juneteenth to all my African Americans and blacks, and Happy Simming!

How to Celebrate Juneteenth in Sims 4: Builds, CC & Gameplay Ideas

What is Juneteenth?