What to Expect
Event Details
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Date:
Friday, June 19, 2026
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2026 Juneteenth 5K
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Time:
The 2026 Juneteenth 5K will assemble at 7:00 am and begin at 8:00 am.
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5K Location & Route
The streets will close at 6:00 am and reopen at the end of the parade at approximately noon. We will work with the appropriate agencies to reopen the impacted streets after the parade has passed. The 5K will start and finish at the intersection of Branch Avenue and Q Street SE. Participants will begin by heading northwest on Branch Avenue SE, then turn right (east) onto M Street SE. From there, runners will turn left (north) onto 34th Street SE, then left (northwest) onto Massachusetts Avenue SE. The course continues with a right turn (counterclockwise) into Randle Circle SE, followed by a right turn (northeast) onto Fort Dupont Drive SE. Near the intersection of Fort Dupont Drive SE and Fort Davis Drive SE, runners will loop around a cone and double back on Fort Dupont Drive SE. Runners will then turn left (clockwise) back into Randle Circle SE, followed by a left (southeast) onto Branch Avenue SE, returning to the finish line at Branch Avenue and Q Street SE.
2026 Juneteenth Parade
Parade Time:
The parade will assemble at 9:30 am and begin at 10:30 am.
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Parade Location & Route:
The 2026 Juneteenth Parade will begin at East Washington Heights Baptist Church (2220 Branch Ave SE) and continue northwest on Branch Avenue to Randle Circle SE.
The parade will then enter Randle Circle moving counterclockwise, ending at the intersection of Fort Dupont Drive SE. The impacted streets include Branch Avenue SE which will be closed between Alabama Avenue SE and Randle Circle SE, as well as Randle Circle being closed in the half of the circle east of Minnesota Avenue SE.​
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​End:
The parade will then enter Randle Circle moving counterclockwise, ending at the intersection of Fort Dupont Drive SE.
How to Participate
We welcome local businesses, schools, and community organizations, bands, fraternities, sororities, civic associations and more to participate in the parade. At this time, please register with a group and not individually.
There are several ways you can get involved:
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Register a Group: Create a group, march with your organization, or perform along the parade route.
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Volunteer: Help with organizing, managing the event, or assisting on the day of the parade. Sign up here.
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Sponsor the Event: Support the parade through sponsorship. Your contribution will help cover costs and ensure a successful event.
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Donate to the Event: Support the parade through donations. Please donate here. Your contribution is tax-deductible. Please Note: Donations will be passed through Marshall Heights Community Development Organization (MHCDO), our 501(c)3 fiduciary.
Activities and Attractions
The Juneteenth Parade will feature a variety of activities and attractions, including:
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Live Music and Performances: Enjoy performances by local bands, dancers, and artists.
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Free Food: Savory hotdogs and the like
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Educational Exhibits: Learn about the history and significance of Juneteenth through interactive displays and presentations.
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Kids’ Zone: Fun activities and games for children of all ages.​​​
Welcome
to Our Site
Welcome to our Juneteenth parade info page! We are excited to celebrate this important day with you. Here you will find all the information you need to join us in honoring the end of slavery in the United States. Let's come together to celebrate freedom and unity!
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Marshall Heights Community Development Organization is a 501 (C3) and a partner. All donations are tax deductible.​