ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) – The Juneteenth Atlanta Parade and Music Festival begins at Piedmont Park this weekend.
The Juneteenth Atlanta Black History Parade steps off at noon on Saturday near The King Center on Auburn Ave NE. The public is invited to line the streets up and down Boulevard and Monroe to watch the parade pass by, then follow it to Piedmont Park and join the festival already taking place in the park.
Drivers should expect delays in the area.
Event organizer Brad Lewis said this weekend is about celebrating freedom, unity and equality.
“We’re taking it to a whole new level. We’re in a new venue, from Centennial, to Piedmont Park,” Lewis said. “Which in my opinion is probably one of the best venues in Atlanta.”
Lewis told Atlanta News First the ongoing theme is the youth leading the way.
“I think it’s going to be an excellent opportunity for Atlanta’s biggest melting pot,” he said. “This even appeals to everyone because it’s about freedom.”
If you can’t make it out, Atlanta News First has you covered. The parade will be broadcast in its entirety on PeachtreeTV, which is channel 17.1 over the air, beginning at noon. If you are on the Dish Network or DirecTV, tune into channel 17. If you have Xfinity or Spectrum, find us on channel 7. Here’s how to watch it LIVE on PeachtreeTV. It will re-air at 8 p.m.
You can also stream the parade live on ANF+. Just search “Atlanta News First” on whatever platform you stream on.
FESTIVAL HOURS:
Friday, June 21 – 12 noon – 10 p.m.
Saturday, June 22 – 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Sunday, June 23 – 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
For more 2024 Juneteenth Atlanta Parade and Music Festival information, click here.
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