Atlanta is all set to host a celebration of African American history and culture this June. The 13th Juneteenth Atlanta Parade and Music Festival returns this year, promising a vibrant celebration. The festival will feature a beautiful, televised Juneteenth Black History Parade along with heartfelt live music performances, cultural activities, and much more.
Juneteenth Atlanta Parade and Music Festival debuted in 2012 and is today one of the largest Juneteenth celebrations in the country. June 19th, now recognized as a national holiday, commemorates the emancipation and enduring struggle for freedom of enslaved aboriginal people of African descent. It stands as a day of reflection, resilience, and cultural pride.
Highlights
- The Juneteenth Atlanta Parade and Music Festival will take place at Piedmont Park during the Juneteenth weekend.
- The festival will feature live music performances, immersive cultural activities, the Black History Parade, a 5K freedom run, and more.
- Entry to the festival is free for all attendees, although registration is required for artists, parade attendees, runners, and others.
Juneteenth Atlanta Parade and Music Festival: A Celebration of Freedom, Unity, and Equality
Visitors of the Juneteenth Atlanta Parade and Music Festival will be welcomed by the sweet smell of sage, myrrh, and frankincense in the air. They will also hear captivating music from artists playing live at the two stages of the festival.
From there on, they will see the handmade items from local and international vendors and enjoy delectable food and drinks. All together, the festival promises to be a treat for all the senses.
The Vibrant Juneteenth Black History Parade
One of the highlights of the festival is the Juneteenth Black History Parade, which will be held on June 14 and will be televised across Georgia. This high-spirited parade will have mesmerising floats, marching bands, troops dancing along, jets flying over, community youth organisations, and local and national dignitaries present.
The Georgia United Parade invited every city in the state to join the parade. Find more information about the parade, including how to register, on its official page.
Head for A 5K Freedom Run in Atlanta This Juneteenth
Take part in the run to honor the ongoing fight for equality and peace. The run, set to happen on June 15, invites participants to run in tribute to all those who have engaged in the fight for freedom and human rights throughout history, till today. The registration link and more details are available on the official page.
Venue, Schedule, and Other Details
The Juneteenth Atlanta Parade and Music Festival will be held at Piedmont Park on June 14 and 15.
The themes of the Juneteenth Atlanta Parade and Music Festival are Reparations Over Everything and True Identity = True Freedom. It is currently on the journey to become the world’s largest Black History Parade and the number one Sustainability Event in America.
