Chavous for DC Emancipation Day Parade March
Schedule
Sun Apr 19 2026 at 01:30 pm to 02:30 pm
UTC-04:00Location
Freedom Plaza | Washington, DC
About this Event
NEW LOCATION AT 13TH STREET AND PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE NW
Team Chavous will be marching in the parade honoring Black history and advancement! Below is Sunday’s run-of-show:
**The parade staging location will open at 10:30 am and close at 12:15pm. You must arrive during this period to ensure you are in the Parade.
10:30 am - Parade Staging Location 9th Street NW and Pennsylvania Ave NW Opens
Staging for the parage walk down Pennsylvania Avenue opens
12:15 pm - Parade Staging Location Closes
Group readies in place for parade.
1:00 pm - 13th and Pennsylvania Avenue NW Park Festival Grounds Open
The festival grounds at 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue NW will have music, food, and entertainment for all ages until 8:30 pm.
1:30 pm - 21st Anniversary Parade Begins
With a stellar parade featuring community groups, bands and entertainers.
👉 Starting point: 9th Street NW and Pennsylvania Ave NW
👉 Ending Point: 1200 Pennsylvania Ave NW
2:30 pm - Emancipation Day Concert
A magnificent concert with world renown talent.
8:30 pm - Grand Finale
The event closes out with a grand finale, marking the end of Emancipation Day 2026!
Don’t skip out on our growing movement this weekend!
Where is it happening?
Freedom Plaza, 1325 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest, Washington, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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