West Philadelphia will host the Philadelphia Juneteenth Parade & Festival on Sunday, June 21. The event, running from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., is expected to attract more than 25,000 attendees at Malcolm X Park on 52nd & Pine streets.
According to the Visit Philadelphia website, the parade spans 1.5 miles and begins at 12:30 p.m. Attendees will encounter 2,000 participants, 20-plus floats, dance troupes, and marching bands. The parade will travel from South Concourse Drive near the Mann Center to Malcolm X Park.
A Youth Pavilion will offer children’s activities from 11 a.m. onward, including a mobile game truck, moon bounces, face painting, and educational giveaways…