Please note, the deadline has passed for sponsorship and vendor sign up online. If you would like to still vend, you must email [email protected] for consideration!
Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. Juneteenth is the only holiday that commemorates the abolition of slavery; more specifically the emancipation of enslaved Africans throughout the United States of America. Pennsylvania now permanently recognizes Juneteenth, as a state holiday. Governor Tom Wolf on Wednesday, June 19, 2019 signed legislation designating June 19 as Juneteenth National Freedom Day in Pennsylvania.
Juneteenth Philly, producer of the Philadelphia Juneteenth Parade and Festival, is excited to announce that we will host a series of events for the Juneteenth holiday. Due to continued COVID-19 restrictions we will not be able to produce our annual parade. However we will host a series of events which will include the Philadelphia Juneteenth Freedom Day Float House Competition, Juneteenth Freedom Day March along 52nd Street to support a national holiday, Philadelphia’s first Juneteenth Freedom Day Exhibit in Malcolm X Park and Virtual Vendors Marketplace.
The Juneteenth Vendors Marketplace has traditionally attracted hundreds of black businesses and nonprofits from across Philadelphia and the country, stimulating millions in revenue for the region. While we are unable to host vendors in person, Juneteenth will use its platform to drive business to vendors websites and storefronts. All participating vendors are asked to offer special Juneteenth discounts and promotions from June 13 - 20, 2021.
IMPORTANT VENDORS UPDATE (Last updated May 31, 2021)
Our traditional festival this year, will be "Art in the Park". This is an exhibit of black artwork by black artists and black-owned vendors will be allowed to vend. There will be jazz music and a limited number of vendors allowed. NO FOOD VENDORS ARE ALLOWED THIS YEAR. Because we have been limited on how many vendors we can have, only top sponsors and $500 Premium Vendors will be allowed to set up tables to vend in the park.
Before confirming your spot, please note the following about the $500 Premium Vendor:
• 20x10 space in Malcolm X Park to Vend. You will be placed in front of your poster at "Art in the park"
• Vendors must be set up by 10AM. Set up begins at 6AM. Street closures start at 9AM, so arrive early.
• There will be no reserved parking and no staff available to assist you with your set up. Arrive early and bring help with you. A site map will be emailed to you prior to the event.
• No food or beverage sales are permitted!
• Vendors must bring ALL of their own equipment including chairs and tables. No electrical outlets will be available.
• Generators will NOT be permitted.
All other vendors confirmed as a Plus Vendor for $250 or General Listing at $150 will be able to participate VIRTUALLY only, meaning you will be listed and promoted on the Juneteenth Website, Social Media and on signage included at "Art in the Park". If you are only confirmed as a Plus Vendor for $250 or General Listing at $150 , you will not be permitted to set up in the park to vend and may be asked to leave if you try by the City and or Police.
Vendors also have the opportunity to receive visibility through Juneteenth's 2021 Celebratory Events to include:
Juneteenth Freedom Day March
Following the traditional Juneteenth Parade route along 52nd Street, the Juneteenth Freedom Day March will be an opportunity for Juneteenth supporters to amplify their voices in support of making Juneteenth an official National Federal Holiday. At the onset of the march, there will be speakers in support of making Juneteenth a Federal Holiday and at the end of the march, participants can walk through Philadelphia’s first Juneteenth Freedom Day Exhibit in Malcolm X Park. All are welcome and can bring signs and banners to carry in the March.
Juneteenth Freedom Day Float House Competition & Self Guided Culture Tour
With 4 different categories for entry: Community Buildings, Neighborhood Blocks/Streets, Businesses and Individual Houses. The top winner from each category will be profiled during the culminating virtual Juneteenth event and receive a cash prize. The self guided culture tour will include Juneteenth Freedom Day Float Houses that participate in the competition, Sponsored Juneteenth Float/Decorated Buildings, related Historical Landmarks and possibly other sponsored outdoor activities or sites to visit. A digital copy of the guide book will be available for free download for families beginning June 13, 2021.
Juneteenth Virtual Event
Philadelphia Juneteenth Freedom Day Float House Competition, Juneteenth Freedom Day March along 52nd Street to support a national holiday and Philadelphia’s first Juneteenth Freedom Day Exhibit in Malcolm X Park. Additionally, the virtual celebration will include remarks from national Juneteenth partners reflecting on the historical importance of the holiday and expressing support for Philadelphia as Official City for the nation's annual Juneteenth celebration, and pre-recorded entertainment.