Schedule

On Saturday, June 22, 2019, the Juneteenth Celebration in Philadelphia will begin with an “Honor Our Ancestors” breakfast followed by a parade and music festival. The parade route will start at 52nd and Jefferson Streets and move south on 52nd Street ending with a music festival at Malcolm X Park, 52nd and Pine Streets. The new parade route will provide an opportunity to highlight local businesses and bring more commerce to the historical 52nd street business district.

Local and national celebrities are expected to be present and the parade will be telecast.

Special ceremony will take place at the festival, renaming 52nd Street to Muhammad Ali Way.