JUNETEENTH ATLANTA
​FREEDOM DAY PARADE
​​SATURDAY, JUNE 20, 2026
Start Time - 10:00 AM
TELEVISED ON ANF / PEACHTREE TV 
Join Atlanta and the entire Southeast for one of the most powerful and uplifting celebrations of the year — the 12th Annual Juneteenth Atlanta Freedom Day Parade! Families, organizations, businesses, schools, marching bands, dancers, community leaders, and supporters from across the country will come together in a vibrant display of culture, unity, and collaboration.

The Juneteenth Atlanta parade commemorates the enduring spirit of freedom while celebrating the progress, creativity, and excellence of a resilient people. This unforgettable event brings people of all backgrounds together to honor the values of freedom, liberty, and justice for all.
Be Part of the Parade
Join the Parade. Support the Cause. Stand with us as we celebrate freedom and continue the mission of building a stronger future rooted in unity, opportunity, and justice. Whether you march, volunteer, sponsor, perform, or cheer from the sidelines, your participation helps advance the Juneteenth Atlanta mission of: Freedom • Liberty • Justice For All

We Invite:
Businesses
Churches
Schools and universities
Nonprofit organizations
Civic groups
Car clubs and motorcycle clubs
Performers and entertainers
Families and individuals

Get Your Group Registered Today!

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THE PARADE ROUTE

Join Us In-Person On The Route!
Line the street along Boulevard NE beginning at Highland Ave and ending at 10th Street by Piedmont Park where our 14th Annual Juneteenth Atlanta Festival is already in progress. 
Can’t attend in person? The entire Juneteenth Atlanta Parade will be televised live in its entirety on Atlanta News First, bringing this historic celebration to viewers throughout the region and beyond.
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Invite your friends, family, and community to tune in and experience the excitement, inspiration, and pride of Juneteenth Atlanta.

PARADE PARTICIPANTS CHECK-IN & STAGING INSTRUCTIONS

All parade participants must report to the Parade Set-Up and Staging Area located on Jackson Street near the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park.

Participants should arrive with their full group, vehicle, float, or unit and proceed directly to their assigned staging location upon arrival.
Check-In LocationThe official Participant Check-In Tent will be located at the intersection of Jackson Street and Irwin Street.
Upon arrival, the designated group representative must check in to:
  • Confirm participation
  • Receive parade lineup information
  • Obtain final instructions and updates
  • Be directed to the assigned staging position
Arrival Guidelines
  • Arrive at the staging area no later than the designated check-in time provided by event organizers.
  • Have your group name and contact information readily available.
  • Follow instructions from parade staff, volunteers, and public safety personnel at all times.
  • Keep staging lanes clear and remain in your assigned position until directed to move.
Important Notes
  • Parade lineup assignments will be distributed at check-in.
  • Late arrivals may be reassigned within the parade lineup at the discretion of event organizers.
  • For the safety of all participants, vehicles, floats, and marching units must remain within designated staging areas until the parade officially begins.
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COMING TO THE PARADE?
TAKE MARTA

Parade participants are strongly encouraged to ride MARTA to the parade staging area. The preferred MARTA station is King Memorial Station which is located at 377 Decatur St SE, Atlanta, GA 30312. The King Memorial Station is .5 miles southeast of The King Center / Parade Staging Area and is a comfortable nine minute walk. Organizations with buses and other high passenger occupancy vehicles will have designated drop-off locations on eastbound Auburn Ave. at the corner of Jackson St NE. and southbound Boulevard NE at the corner of Auburn Ave.
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King Memorial Station 

Watch Live on
​Atlanta News First

Our Broadcast Partners

Public Safety Partner

WE NOW OFFER CUSTOMIZED FLOATS
 Do you have a successful business? Do you represent a corporation or organization? Are you a community leader or member of a church?  Then you definitely need a customized parade float that reflects the best of your organization in our televised parade. Interested in your own customized parade float, email us at [email protected] and let us assist you.

NEED A FREEDOM DAY PARADE FLOAT?

Our 2026 parade will feature 10+ beautiful parade floats for viewers and our television audience. Search through our float gallery to select and​ reserve your parade float now! Deadline for parade floats is May 31, 2026 

Parade Highlights

Experience an exciting lineup of entertainment and community celebration, including:
  • Elaborate parade floats
  • High-energy marching bands
  • Dance teams and drumlines
  • Community organizations and nonprofits
  • Local businesses and cultural groups
  • Elected officials and civic leaders
  • Youth organizations and schools
  • Classic cars, motorcycles, and specialty vehicles
  • Live music and family-friendly festivities
  • Special celebrity and guest appearances

FREEDOM DAY PARADE

PARADE REGISTRATION INFORMATION
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WE LET OUR YOUTH
​LEAD THE WAY

Dream Drill Team - Charlotte, NC
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Divine African Love Dance

Atlanta Warriorette/Warriors Cheer Squad
Pretty Young Ladies aka PYL Dance Crew
Pittsburgh, PA 
GEORGIA UNITED
​FREEDOM DAY PARADE INITIATIVE 

We're inviting every city in the state of Georgia to participate!
​Get your city represented now! 

Our parade goal is to have statewide representation that includes participation from every city and county in Georgia for a collective Freedom Day Parade that displays statewide unity, exemplifies cooperative economics and attracts attendance from around the world. ​Join Our Georgia United Freedom Day Parade campaign now! 
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Registering For The Parade? You're At The Right Place.

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REGISTRATION LINKS
​Now Accepting All Entries | 2026
Get Registered Today!
​Select from the following options
14th ANNUAL
JUNETEENTH ATLANTA 
PARADE & MUSIC FESTIVAL
Where The Youth Lead The Way!

PIEDMONT PARK
Juneteenth Atlanta Event Dates:
June 19-21, 2026

WORLD Freedom Day Parade
Parade Date:
​June 20, 2026

Juneteenth Atlanta 5K Freedom Run
June 21, 2026
MAP AND DIRECTIONS TO PIEDMONT PARK
Parking in Piedmont Park is limited to the New SAGE Parking Facility. We strongly encourage visitors to use Atlanta’s public transportation MARTA, or ride share, or plan for a designator drop off and pick up driver for your group.

Traveling by MARTA:
Upon exiting the Midtown Station, take 10th Street towards Peachtree Street and continue on 10th until you reach Piedmont Avenue. Turn left on Piedmont Avenue and walk two blocks to the 12th and 14th Street gates of Piedmont Park. (or you can continue walking on 10th Street and the park will soon be on your left side).
Exit the Arts Center Station heading south on West Peachtree street for one block. Head east (go left) on 14th Street for three blocks until you reach the 14th Street entrance to the Park.
For additional information visit www.itsmarta.com or call MARTA at 404.848.5000.

Traveling by Bike/on Foot:
Park entrances open to pedestrians and cyclists include:
Park Drive Bridge (access Park Drive from Monroe Drive)
10th Street & Charles Allen (park runs along 10th Street from just west of Monroe Drive on 10th Street to a block short of Piedmont Avenue & 10th Street)
Piedmont Avenue & 12th Street
Piedmont Avenue & 14th Street
Wheelchair Accessibility
The following park entrances are wheelchair accessible: 12th Street Gate; 14th Street Gate; Charles Allen Drive Gate; Park Drive. In addition, the following buildings and areas are disabled-accessible: Piedmont Park Conservancy Offices; Magnolia Hall; Piedmont Park Conservancy Community Center; Visitors Center; Tennis Center and Oak Hill.

​Traveling by car: 
The SAGE Parking Facility is now open and the surface lot at Piedmont Park is being returned to green space. The parking facility is operated by the Atlanta Botanical Garden and is available for visitors to Piedmont Park and the Garden.
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A Juneteenth Celebration and
Parade For The World!
If the south is where our ancestors did the most suffering under the ills of slavery then the south is where we need to have the largest commemoration and celebration where every city in Georgia is represented. Atlanta, Georgia is the magnet of the southeast! ​​We are collaborating with our southern neighbors to bring about a Juneteenth celebration for the world: Join us for Juneteenth ​Atlanta Parade & Music Festival 2026 Georgia, Louisiana, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, ​Mississippi, Alabama, Arkansas, West Virginia, Virginia, Kentucky, Haiti, The Caribbean Islands, ​​South America, Brazil, the Bahamas and 54 countries from the African continent Action Call: A reunification of the African diaspora with the African continent!

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