Annapolis Juneteenth Parade 2026
About This Event
The annual Annapolis Juneteenth Parade winds through downtown with participation from the Banneker-Douglass-Tubman Museum, the Maryland Commission on African American History and Culture and partner organizations. Marchers carry parade materials, greet onlookers and bring the state capital's Juneteenth observance through historic streets. Free and open to the public.
📅 When
June 20, 2026
📍 Where
Steps off at St. John's College (Calvert/Bladen), proceeds to Amos Garrett Blvd, Annapolis MD
Annapolis, MD
💵 Price
Free
👤 Organizer
Annapolis Juneteenth Committee
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What to expect at a Juneteenth festival
Juneteenth festivals are the heart of the holiday — multi-hour, family-friendly, and densely programmed. Expect a main stage with rotating performances, vendor rows featuring Black-owned businesses, food trucks heavy on barbecue and Southern cuisine, kids’ zones with face painting and bounce houses, history exhibits or living-history performers, and community resource booths. Plan to spend two to four hours if you want to see the lineup; longer if you’re bringing children. Entry is free at most festivals, but tipping vendors and supporting local businesses is part of the day.
About Juneteenth in Annapolis
Annapolis, MD marks Juneteenth alongside hundreds of other US cities, with celebrations rooted in local Black history and shaped by the people, churches, and community organizations that have sustained the day for generations. Whether you’re attending your first Juneteenth or your fortieth, the goal is the same: gather, remember, and celebrate freedom together.
Other Juneteenth events in MD
- AFRAM - Baltimore's Official Juneteenth CelebrationBaltimore, MD · June 2026 (TBD)
- Johns Hopkins BFSA Juneteenth CelebrationBaltimore, MD · June 12, 2026
- UMB Annual Juneteenth JubileeBaltimore, MD · June 18, 2026
- Contextualizing Juneteenth in Maryland: Emancipation or Freedom?Baltimore, MD · June 18, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- When is Annapolis Juneteenth Parade 2026?
- June 20, 2026. Confirm exact start times with the organizer (Annapolis Juneteenth Committee) before traveling.
- Where is Annapolis Juneteenth Parade 2026 held?
- Steps off at St. John's College (Calvert/Bladen), proceeds to Amos Garrett Blvd, Annapolis MD, Annapolis, MD. Check the event website for parking and accessibility details.
- Is this event free to attend?
- Yes. This Juneteenth event is free and open to the public. Some sub-events (food, vendor purchases, optional workshops) may have separate costs.
- What should I bring?
- Plan for outdoor weather. Bring sunscreen, water, comfortable shoes, a hat or umbrella, cash for vendors (some are cash-only), and a portable phone charger. If chairs aren’t provided, a foldable seat or blanket is useful.
- Is the event family-friendly?
- Most Juneteenth celebrations welcome all ages. Family-specific programming varies by event — many include kids’ zones, face painting, and family activities. Strollers are usually welcome at outdoor venues.