Annapolis Juneteenth Parade & Festival

Thursday, June 19, 2025 - Sunday, June 22, 2025

​'Annapolis Juneteenth Celebration is to commemorate the emancipation of the last enslaved Africans in the United States. On June 19, 1865, Union troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, to enforce the Emancipation Proclamation. Although the Emancipation Proclamation had been issued over two years prior, the news was withheld from many enslaved Africans. Today, we celebrate the freedom and continued legacy of resistance, empowerment, and community building.'

- Annapolis Juneteenth Celebration Committee

Downtown Annapolis

This Year's Theme

This year's theme is "160 Years - A Legacy of Resistance". Our focus this year is the 160 Year struggle that has proven the resilience of people of color despite the many obstacles and barriers to impede our progress. Through music, art, education, and storytelling, we will emphasize the importance of our identity as men and women and no longer property. I look forward to every presentation, vendor, sponsor, and non-profit organization empowering the American family! We must preserve and proclaim the story of resistance and freedom until all Americans celebrate OUR STORY!​ - 

Celebrations & Events

For the most up to date event details regarding dates and times, please visit the official
Annapolis Juneteenth website.

Sunday, June 1

Pop Up Shop Sunday
1910 Towne Centre Blvd Suite 120

In the heart of the Annapolis Towne Centre, Celebrate Annapolis Juneteenth takes space for a 2nd year at our wonderful one stop Pop Up Shop! Purchase Juneteenth paraphernalia to gear up for the festival, learn the history of Juneteenth through our Freedom Way exhibit on display, musical & artistic events, and more!

Thursday, June 19

Official Juneteenth Museum Dedication (Historic Annapolis)

Pre-Opening Juneteenth Museum & Soul Food Cafe Pop up Shop

Friday, June 20 

VIP Gala Awards Dinner (FSC Grand Catering) | 20 N. Langley Rd

An elegant white tie VIP dinner honoring community trailblazer, delighting in exquisite soul cuisine, with an enthralling dance routine, and grooving to the rhythm of a live band all at FSC Grand Catering. 

Saturday, June 21

Annapolis Juneteenth Parade

The parade starts at St. John’s College and winds its way through Downtown Annapolis to Amos Garrett Boulevard.

Annapolis Juneteenth Festival | 1450 General’s Highway, Crownsville, Maryland

After the Parade, head over to the Anne Arundel County Fair (1450 General’s Highway, Crownsville) for the festival from 1:00 PM to 10:00 PM, featuring delicious food, fun games, live performances by international and local artists, exhibits, vendors, a Children’s Village, and fireworks.

Sunday, June 22

Annapolis Juneteenth Festival | 1450 General’s Highway, Crownsville, Maryland

From 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the same fairgrounds, with even more entertainment and activities! 

Where To Drop Anchor

Drop anchor at the headquarter hotels for a discounted stay.