Juneteenth 2026
Upcoming events and opportunities
Walk with YWCA in the DEJA Juneteenth Freedom Parade
Celebrate the historical significance of Juneteenth with YWCA Delaware at the Delaware Juneteenth Association’s (DEJA) Freedom Parade and Festival on Saturday, June 13, 2026.
The parade begins at 11:00 a.m. (lineup for the parade begins at 9:30 a.m.) and the festival starts at 12 noon.
We invite community members to walk with YWCA Delaware in the Freedom Parade
Following the parade, join us at the festival for food, music, and community celebration. Be sure to stop by the YWCA Delaware booth at Tubman Garrett Park for games, treats, and family fun.
Interested in walking with YWCA Delaware in the DEJA Freedom Parade? Fill out this form below.
To learn more about DEJA’s Juneteenth events, visit DelawareJuneteenth.com
YWCA Delaware Announces Winners of the
2026 Juneteenth T-Shirt Design Contest
Thank you to everyone who participated in YWCA Delaware’s Juneteenth T-Shirt Design Contest and to the many community members who voted for their favorite designs.
We were inspired by the creativity, talent, and meaningful artwork shared throughout this year’s contest. We extend our gratitude to everyone donated in support of YWCA Delaware’s essential housing, health and safety, and economic empowerment programs and services.
We are proud to announce this year’s winners:
Thank You to Our Sponsors:
• 1st Place — “Free Under the Sea” by Alicia Whitney, 6th Grade, First State Montessori Academy
“My drawing is of a beautiful Black mermaid, enjoying her freedom under the sea, rocking the Pan-African colors name of the artwork - Free Under The Sea.” Alicia loves animals (especially her pet rats and pet dogs!), rock climbing, reading, running, and playing outside.
• 2nd Place — “Juneteenth” by Maahirah Jordan, 8th Grade, Louis L. Redding Middle School
“A family member asked if I wanted to participate in the art contest and I said yes because I love drawing.”
• 3rd Place — “Flags in the Night Sky” by Marie Noble, 4th Grade, Claymont Elementary School
Natalie enjoys jazz dance, still life art, and swimming. “I won my school’s Black History Month Mural Contest and I felt confident in my ability to draw. Also I was excited about the theme because Juneteenth has a special place in my heart. Every year my family stays up late and looks for fireflies while we remember and tell the story of when the last people who were enslaved found out they were free.”
Interested in purchasing a shirt for $10? Every purchase supports YWCA Delaware’s housing, health and safety, and economic empowerment programs and services.