Juneteenth in the Dotte
Kansas City, KS · Est. Annual

Juneteenth
in the Dotte

Saturday, June 13, 2026

Join us for the Annual Juneteenth Parade — celebrating freedom, culture, and community in Wyandotte County.

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🎉  Registration is open — Entry Deadline May 31, 2026  ·  Download the 2026 Waiver  🎉
2026Annual Celebration
June 13Parade Date
9 AMParade Kickoff
6–9:30pEvening at Kaw Point

— Event Details

Parade Information

Parade Route

The Route

Start: 5th & Cleveland Ave
End: 5th & Washington Blvd

Line up begins at 8:00 AM along Cleveland Ave. Parade steps off at 9:00 AM sharp. The route runs through the heart of Kansas City, Kansas.
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Schedule

Day of Events

8:00 AM — Parade Line-Up
9:00 AM — Parade Begins
6:00 PM — Evening Celebration
9:30 PM — Evening Closes

Saturday, June 13, 2026
Full Schedule

Participate

How to Join

Download and complete the 2026 Waiver to register your group, float, drill team, or vehicle.

Entry Deadline: May 31, 2026
Questions? Call 913-707-6862
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— Evening Celebration

Kaw Point Park Celebration

The evening brings together the community for a night of music, food, and cultural celebration at Kaw Point Park — where the Kansas River meets the Missouri River. Free and open to all.

More Information

Date

Saturday
June 13, 2026

Time

6:00 PM
– 9:30 PM

Location

Kaw Point Park

1403 Fairfax Trafficway, Kansas City, KS

Drill Team Competition

Cash Prizes Awarded

1

1st Place

Cash Prize

2

2nd Place

Cash Prize

3

3rd Place

Cash Prize

— Competition

Drill Team Showdown

Cash Prizes · First, Second & Third Place

Show off your squad's precision, energy, and style in the Juneteenth Drill Team Competition. Compete for top honors and cash prizes in front of the entire Wyandotte County community.

Register Your Team

— About Us

Juneteenth in the Dotte

"The longest-running African-American holiday — America's Second Independence Day."

Juneteenth in the Dotte exists to promote Wyandotte County's Annual Juneteenth Parade. Our committee recognizes this holiday as a celebration of freedom, resilience, and community — honored every year on the third Saturday in June.

Participation

Providing opportunities for local organizations and individuals of all backgrounds to participate and compete in prize categories.

Community

Creating a greater sense of an empowered and educated community throughout the Wyandotte County area.

Culture

Uniquely contributing to the quality, vitality, and cultural richness of the Wyandotte County community.

Join the 2026 ParadeDeadline: May 31, 2026

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