free event & tons of fun for all

free event & tons of fun for all

juneteenth inclusion celebratioN:

know the past, shape the future

Experience the holiday spirit of College Park as local schools, businesses, and organizations share their creativity and holiday cheer for the city’s Annual Juneteenth Parade.

1st Annual Juneteenth Parade

Registration is now open for the

2024 Juneteenth Parade!

Wednesday, June 19, 2024

10am-12pm

  • Event Outline

    Parade – 10am-12pm

    Movie on the Lawn – 1pm-3pm

    Vendor Fair – 4pm-8pm

    Kids’ Zone – 4pm-8pm

    Music on the Lawn – 6pm-8pm

  • Parade Info

    IMPORTANT!

    Parade Participants will start lining up at College St. and Yale Ave.

    Section A – Please enter at Truist Bank (3857 Main Street)

    Sections B & C – John Wesley Ave (Proceed to College Park Regional Health Center- 1920 John Wesley Ave.

    You must be on site by 8:30 a.m. to participate. The parade will begin promptly at 9:30 a.m. and end at 11:30 a.m.

  • EVENT TRANSPORTATION

    Continuous bus transportation throughout the day.

Rules

1.

Parking in designated area only for drop offs!

2.

Distribution or throwing of merchandise or articles by any participant is allowed along the parade route. This includes candy, trinkets, and community friendly items only please.

3.

Each group or participant must have a leader at the parade site by 8:30 a.m. to assist your group.

4.

Please know your assigned entry # upon check in. (see attachment for entry)

5.

Award Presentations and equine award announcements will be presented near College Park City Hall.

6.

Please remind supporters to gather at the announcement areas for awards.

7.

Music: Community oriented music. No profanity or suggestive attire allowed.

8.

Parade judging will begin promptly upon group arrival. Please prepare for moving performance.

Specialty Awards 2023

Trophies will be awarded for:

*Family March for Human Rights (2)

*Corporate (2)

*Community (2)

*Performance (2)

*Float (2)

Map will be available soon.