2026 Juneteenth Parade
Carry the Legacy Down Washington Avenue
Saturday, June 20, 2026
11:00 AM | Hoyt Park → Morley Plaza, Downtown Saginaw
Everything you need to know
Saturday, June 20 | 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
The route
Hoyt Park → Washington Avenue → Morley Plaza
Meet our Grand Marshal
Mrs. Joyce Seals leads us forward
Line the streets
Come celebrate with us on Washington Avenue
Mrs. Joyce Seals
A lifetime of leadership, education, and service to Saginaw. Mrs. Seals and her husband Eugene, one of the area's first Black doctors, graduated together from Saginaw High School and attended the University of Michigan. Both educators, they raised eight children, all holding at least a bachelor's degree, with several pursuing or holding master's and doctoral degrees.
Mrs. Seals dedicated her career to education and public service with the State of Michigan as educational analyst for the King-Chavez-Parks College Program, Title IX coordinator, ombudsman for post-secondary education and athletics, and as a classroom teacher. She served twelve years on the Saginaw City Council and was the city's second Black female mayor.
She currently chairs the Saginaw Promise scholarship program and sits on the Saginaw Public Schools Board of Education. Her volunteer service spans the Boy Scouts of America, Saginaw County Youth Protection Council, the Ezekiel Project, and Good Neighbors Mission.
The route
The parade steps off from Hoyt Park and marches down Washington Avenue before concluding at Morley Plaza in downtown Saginaw. Arrive early to claim your spot along the route and experience the full celebration of our community's legacy.
March with us
Community groups, marching units, performers, and organizations are invited to join the parade and celebrate together.
Carry the Legacy Forward
Your donation helps us host the parade every year and honors our shared legacy.