Brandon Thomas Jr., 9, waves a bubble wand, creating a cloud of bubbles, June 20, 2026, during the 9th annual Indy Juneteenth Celebration at the Indiana State Fairgrounds. Credit: Doug McSchooler for Mirror Indy

Jaeda Webb, a recent graduate of Ben Davis High School, sings the Black national anthem to open the stage program June 20, 2026. Credit: Doug McSchooler for Mirror Indy

Participants walk in parade celebrating Juneteenth on June 20, 2026. Credit: Doug McSchooler for Mirror Indy

Miss Indy Juneteenth 2025 Lorielle Obioha looks at her phone as she records her experience during the 9th annual Indy Juneteenth Celebration on June 20, 2026, at the Indiana State Fairgrounds. Credit: Doug McSchooler for Mirror Indy

Parade participants hold a banner during the 9th annual Indy Juneteenth Celebration on June 20, 2026. Credit: Doug McSchooler for Mirror Indy

Attendees celebrate during the Indy Juneteenth Celebration on June 20, 2026, at the Indiana State Fairgrounds. Credit: Doug McSchooler for Mirror Indy

IPS’ Donnita Miller rides on the district’s float during the parade at the 9th annual Indy Juneteenth Celebration on June 20, 2026, at the Indiana State Fairgrounds. Credit: Doug McSchooler for Mirror Indy

A child hugs a character during the Indy Juneteenth Celebration on June 20, 2026. Credit: Doug McSchooler for Mirror Indy

Vop Osili greets parade-goers along the parade route. Credit: Doug McSchooler for Mirror Indy

Little Miss Indy Juneteenth 2025 Zy’Lynn Lester waves while participating in the parade. Credit: Doug McSchooler for Mirror Indy

Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett shakes hands as he walks along the parade route June 20, 2026. Credit: Doug McSchooler for Mirror Indy

DJ Rated R performs during the 9th annual Indy Juneteenth Celebration on June 20, 2026, at the Indiana State Fairgrounds. Credit: Doug McSchooler for Mirror Indy

Attendees gather for a group photo at the Indy Juneteenth Celebration on June 20, 2026, at the Indiana State Fairgrounds. Credit: Doug McSchooler for Mirror Indy

Attendees gather for the 9th annual Indy Juneteenth Celebration on June 20, 2026, at the Indiana State Fairgrounds. Credit: Doug McSchooler for Mirror Indy

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Look: Parade returns for Indy Juneteenth 2026

by Doug McSchooler, Mirror Indy
June 22, 2026

<h1>Look: Parade returns for Indy Juneteenth 2026</h1>
<p class="byline">by Doug McSchooler, Mirror Indy <br />June 22, 2026</p>
<br />
<figure class="wp-block-image alignwide size-full"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/JUNETEENTH-2026-PHOTOS_DM08.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-84209" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Brandon Thomas Jr., 9, waves a bubble wand, creating a cloud of bubbles, June 20, 2026, during the 9th annual Indy Juneteenth Celebration at the Indiana State Fairgrounds.</figcaption></figure>
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<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/JUNETEENTH-2026-PHOTOS_DM16-1024x682.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-84217" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Jaeda Webb, a recent graduate of Ben Davis High School, sings the Black national anthem to open the stage program June 20, 2026.</figcaption></figure>
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<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/JUNETEENTH-2026-PHOTOS_DM18-1024x682.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-84219" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Participants walk in parade celebrating Juneteenth on June 20, 2026.</figcaption></figure>
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<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/JUNETEENTH-2026-PHOTOS_DM06.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-84207" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Miss Indy Juneteenth 2025 Lorielle Obioha looks at her phone as she records her experience during the 9th annual Indy Juneteenth Celebration on June 20, 2026, at the Indiana State Fairgrounds.</figcaption></figure>
<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/JUNETEENTH-2026-PHOTOS_DM04.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-84205" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Parade participants hold a banner during the 9th annual Indy Juneteenth Celebration on June 20, 2026.</figcaption></figure>
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<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/JUNETEENTH-2026-PHOTOS_DM02-1024x682.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-84203" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Attendees celebrate during the Indy Juneteenth Celebration on June 20, 2026, at the Indiana State Fairgrounds.</figcaption></figure>
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<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/JUNETEENTH-2026-PHOTOS_DM10-1024x682.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-84211" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">IPS’ Donnita Miller rides on the district’s float during the parade at the 9th annual Indy Juneteenth Celebration on June 20, 2026, at the Indiana State Fairgrounds.</figcaption></figure>
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</p></div>
<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/JUNETEENTH-2026-PHOTOS_DM07.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-84208" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">A child hugs a character during the Indy Juneteenth Celebration on June 20, 2026.</figcaption></figure>
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<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/JUNETEENTH-2026-PHOTOS_DM15-1024x682.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-84216" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Vop Osili greets parade-goers along the parade route.</figcaption></figure>
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<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/JUNETEENTH-2026-PHOTOS_DM17-1024x682.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-84218" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Little Miss Indy Juneteenth 2025 Zy’Lynn Lester waves while participating in the parade.</figcaption></figure>
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<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/JUNETEENTH-2026-PHOTOS_DM13-1024x682.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-84214" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett shakes hands as he walks along the parade route June 20, 2026.</figcaption></figure>
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<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/JUNETEENTH-2026-PHOTOS_DM11.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-84212" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">DJ Rated R performs during the 9th annual Indy Juneteenth Celebration on June 20, 2026, at the Indiana State Fairgrounds.</figcaption></figure>
<figure class="wp-block-image alignwide size-full"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/JUNETEENTH-2026-PHOTOS_DM01.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-84202" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Attendees gather for a group photo at the Indy Juneteenth Celebration on June 20, 2026, at the Indiana State Fairgrounds.</figcaption></figure>
<figure class="wp-block-image alignwide size-full"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/JUNETEENTH-2026-PHOTOS_DM20.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-84221" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Attendees gather for the 9th annual Indy Juneteenth Celebration on June 20, 2026, at the Indiana State Fairgrounds.</figcaption></figure>
<p><em>Doug McSchooler is a Mirror Indy freelance contributor. You can reach him at <a href="mailto:doug@mcschooler.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">doug@mcschooler.com</a>.</em></p>
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