Happy Juneteenth! Join the community in celebration of this day of freedom at the Juneteenth parade on Saturday, June 20, 2026!

The Annapolis Juneteenth Parade will step off at 12:00 pm starting at St. John’s College and winding its way through Annapolis to Amos Garrett Boulevard. After the Parade, head over to the Bates Complex for the battle of the bands and the launch of this year’s festival.

Juneteenth, also called Freedom Day or Emancipation Day, commemorates the ending of slavery in the United States in 1865, specifically when the news of the end of Civil War was shared with those still enslaved in Texas.

Historic Annapolis is pleased to be a sponsor of the Annapolis Juneteenth Celebration.

Location: Begins at St. John’s College, ends at Amos Garrett Boulevard
Time: Begins at 12:00pm
Cost: FREE – no registration required

Cancellation and Refund Policy: Historic Annapolis reserves the right to cancel or alter any programs. Unless otherwise stated, all tickets are non-refundable.

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