The Cincinnati Juneteenth Parade

10/19/2024

🎉 The Sanaa Festival is happening TODAY from 1-6 PM at Lincoln Recreation Center, and it’s FREE! 🎨✨Join us for an afternoon of live art, music, and community vibes. Then, be part of the exciting processional to BLINK, departing at 6:30 PM from Lincoln Rec to Washington Park!

10/17/2024

Join us for the 2nd Line Procession to BLINK! The 2nd Line is a powerful tradition from New Orleans, known for its vibrant music, dancing, and spirit of togetherness. This is your chance to be part of a joyous cultural celebration that will light up Cincinnati’s streets!

Meeting Point: The procession will gather near Lincoln Recreation Center after the festival.

Procession Route: We’ll start from the Recreation Center and make our way toward the heart of the BLINK festival at Washington Park, filling the streets with music, dance, and energy.

What to Expect: A lively march featuring musicians, dancers, and YOU! Bring your energy and get ready to dance along as we celebrate culture, heritage, and community spirit.

How to Join: Registration is free! Simply register and show up with your organizations, friends and family and join the fun. We encourage you to bring comfortable shoes, water, and light-up accessories to enhance the visual spectacle of the procession.

Key Reminders:
Arrive Early: The 2nd Line will start promptly at 6:30 PM, so please arrive at least 30 minutes early to find your spot.
We can’t wait to celebrate with you. Let’s make this BLINK 2nd Line a procession to remember!

Bring the Vibe: Wear bright colors or bring light-up accessories to make this a truly memorable visual experience.

Family-Friendly: This is a family-friendly event, and everyone is welcome to join, whether you want to dance or simply march along!

10/15/2024

Join us this Saturday at 1 PM for the Sanaa Festival at Lincoln Recreation Center! 🎨 Enjoy live art, music, and community celebration. Then, walk with us in a vibrant procession to BLINK at Washington Park, starting at 6:30 PM! 🌟

10/15/2024

The more you know….

Zora Hurston was a world-renowned writer and anthropologist. Hurston’s novels, short stories, and plays often depicted African American life in the South. Her work in anthropology examined black folklore. Hurston influenced many writers, forever cementing her place in history as one of the foremost female writers of the 20th century.
Zora Neale Hurston was born in Notasulga, Alabama on January 7, 1891.

09/20/2024

🎉✨ Join us for the 2nd Line Procession to BLINK on Saturday October 19 at 6:30 PM sharp! We’ll be leaving from the Lincoln Recreation Center and making our way to Washington Park in true 2nd line style—filled with music, dancing, and celebration! 🥁🎶

This tradition, rooted in New Orleans, is all about joy, community, and culture. And the best part? Sign up is FREE! Don’t miss your chance to be part of this unforgettable experience at .
Grab your friends, bring your energy, and let’s light up the streets of Cincinnati together! 🌟💃🏽🕺🏾

📍 Lincoln Recreation Center to Washington Park ⏰ Starting promptly at 6:30 PM 🎟️ Free registration. To Register visit https://form.jotform.com/242505494501149

09/07/2024

🌟 Thank You, BYE Institute! 🌟
We are beyond grateful for the incredible support from the BYE Institute as a sponsor of this year’s Juneteenth Parade! Your commitment to empowering our community and celebrating our shared history has helped make this event unforgettable. Together, we honored freedom, culture, and unity in a powerful way. Thank you for believing in our mission and standing with us as we continue to inspire and uplift!

08/22/2024

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08/21/2024

The more you know…..
On May 9, 1899, John Albert Burr patented an improved rotary blade lawn mower. Burr designed a lawn mower with traction wheels and a rotary blade that was designed to not easily get plugged up from lawn clippings. John Albert Burr also improved the design of lawn mowers by making it possible to mow closer to building and wall edges. You can view U.S. patent 624,749 issued to John Albert Burr.

If you have a manual push mower today, it likely uses design elements from 19th Century Black American inventor John Albert Burr's patented rotary blade lawn mower.
On May 9, 1899, John Albert Burr patented an improved rotary blade lawn mower. Burr designed a lawn mower with traction wheels and a rotary blade that was designed to not easily get plugged up from lawn clippings. John Albert Burr also improved the design of lawn mowers by making it possible to mow closer to building and wall edges. You can view U.S. patent 624,749 issued to John Albert Burr.

08/21/2024

👕 Did you catch our committee members at the Black Family Reunion rocking T-shirts with our website QR code on the back? We’re making it easier than ever to stay connected! Just scan the code to learn more about our mission and how you can get involved. Let’s keep the momentum going! ✊🏾

08/16/2024

Excited to keep the momentum going!
The Cincinnati Official Juneteenth Parade Committee will be walking in the Black Family Reunion tomorrow at 10 AM.

We’re honored to continue celebrating our heritage, unity, and the power of our community. Join us as we walk with pride and joy—let’s keep the spirit of Juneteenth alive all year round! ✊🏾