Juneteenth Parades Close Streets in Jacksonville, Austin, Pensacola

Juneteenth and Martin Luther King Jr. parades are taking place across several U.S. cities with significant community participation and associated road closures. In Jacksonville, a Juneteenth Parade on Bell Fork Road will close the road from Rose Brothers Furniture to Brynn Marr Road, causing traffic delays. Pensacola held its rescheduled 36th annual MLK parade on June 19, coinciding with Juneteenth, which added a deeper significance to the celebration of freedom and community unity despite the hot weather. The parade route in downtown Pensacola prompted road closures and brought together residents to honor Dr. King’s legacy and Juneteenth’s meaning, with themes emphasizing unity and gratitude for ancestors. Austin's Juneteenth parade occurred on June 19 along Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and Chicon Street, with multiple road closures planned from early morning until evening to accommodate the parade and festival activities. These events highlight a nationwide commitment to celebrating civil rights and freedom through community gatherings and parades.