A group of black people in costumes march in the Juneteenth parade in Annapolis, MD.

Luke Thompson Photography

Annapolis Juneteenth Parade & Festival

 

Dates Announced!

June 21-22, 2024

 

June 21

 

The VIP Gala returns with an evening of celebration at the Doubletree Hotel on Riva Road. For tickets and more information, please visit the Annapolis Juneteenth website.

 

June 22

 

The Parade kicks off at College Street and runs along West Street to Amos Garret Boulevard,12- 1 pm.

The Festival will be held at Bates Athletic Complex and begins at 1 pm with performances, bands, singers, food trucks, and so much more!

 

A group of black women singing on a stage
Enjoy the festival's music, heritage, history, and culture immediately following the Annapolis Juneteenth Parade—image courtesy of Luke Thompson Photography.

 

History of Juneteenth

 

'The mission of the 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.

Festival


Join us for the 3rd annual parade and festival on Saturday, June 22, 2024! There will be TWO main stages this year, featuring exciting headliners and a host of local talent! Fireworks will immediately follow the show! For more information, visit theannapolisjuneteenth.org. 

FREE admission.!

 

Annapolis Juneteenth Logo featuring graphics of Africa and the city of Annapolis
The new logo for the Celebrate Annapolis Juneteenth Parade & Festival.
 

Schedule

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Performances

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