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Juneteenth commemorates the ending of slavery in the United States in 1865, specifically, the day when enslaved people in Texas learned the Civil War had ended and that they were free. Annapolis celebrates this important event with a parade and festival.
PARADE
To kick-off the festival, a parade will take place featuring community-based civic organizations, marching bands, dance squads, floats, and
more.
The parade will kick off at 12pm/noon at Annapolis City Dock and end around 1:30 at the Bates Weems-Whalen Field.
FESTIVAL
From 1-8pm, the free Festival will celebrate the African American experience through history, music, culture, and the arts. Highlights include an entertainment stage featuring national and local recording artists, business marketplace, food vendors, and and interactive children’s zone packed with attractions for children. The evening ends with fireworks compliments of the City of Annapolis Mayor’s office.
PARKING
Festival parking at Navy Marine Corps Memorial Stadium, Gate 5, is set at $5 per vehicle with free shuttles to and from Bates Athletic Complex from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Downtown parking locations include Gott’s and Knighton garages with a free shuttle to Main Street. For parking information, visit www.AccessAnnapolis.com.
Who
All Ages
