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Year Event
1863 Emancipation Proclamation issued
1865 General Order No. 3 read in Galveston, TX
1866 First Juneteenth celebrations begin
1872 Emancipation Park established for Juneteenth in Houston
1980 Texas becomes first state to make Juneteenth a holiday
2021 Juneteenth becomes a U.S. federal holiday

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14th Annual Juneteenth Atlanta Parade & Music FestivalPiedmont Park
Event Dates: June 19–21, 2026
Where The Youth Lead The Way!
Juneteenth Freedom ParadeParade Date: June 20, 2026
Juneteenth 5K Freedom RunRace Date: June 21, 2026

Naacp Omaha Branch Annual Juneteenth Parade

2026, Omaha City, Nebraska 

  • The parade is scheduled for Saturday, June 13th, at 10 a.m.
  • The parade route is North 24th Street, Lake to 24th Sprague.
  • Registration OPENS March 1st.
  • Registration deadline is May 19th (NO EXCEPTIONS).
  • Payment of your registration fee is the ONLY way to secure your position in the parade.

Payment can be made by:

  • Credit/Debit Card
  • PayPal

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