Juneteenth Parade
Saturday, June 21 , 2025
ENTRY DEADLINE: JUNE 14, 2025 @4:00 PM
Line up: 9:00 AM
Step -Off 11:00 AM
Rain or Shine
Additional information – contact – Blue Hills Fire Department – 860-310-2840 or info@bluehillsfire.org
Parade Participants Information – PLEASE READ
Saturday, June 21, 2025
Line-up opens at 9am – Step-off 11am
Rain or Shine
Thank you for being part of the 2025 Juneteenth Parade. Please read the following
instructions below to ensure we have a safe parade experience for all.
- Line-Up – Everyone should report to the First Cathedral Church (1151 Blue Hills Avenue, Bloomfield) by 9:00am for line-up space instructions. A volunteer will be at each entrance to check you in.
- No vehicles – will be permitted in the staging location unless they are part of the parade.
- Step-off – The parade steps off promptly at 11:00 AM. From the First Cathedral Church
- Parade Route – The Parade Route will start at the First Cathedral Church (1151 Blue Hills Avenue) and travel southbound on Blue Hills Avenue, right on Rockwell Avenue and end behind the Blue Hills Fire Department (1021 Blue Hills Avenue) parking lot, where free refreshments will be served.
- You are required to follow the group in front of you so that the parade moves smoothly and continuously. There will be volunteers placed throughout the parade route to ensure your group is moving.
- Dressing Area – There are NO dressing areas available at the line-up area.
- Bathrooms – Facilities will be available for use at the line-up area and at the end of the parade.
- First Aid – First Aid will be available from the Bloomfield Volunteer Ambulance.
- Emergencies During Parade Route – All units should move to the right in case of an emergency.
- Candy/Souvenir Throwing – Handing out candy and other souvenirs are encouraged, however, to ensure the safety of the parade spectators, throwing candy or souvenirs from parade vehicles is prohibited.
- Reviewing Stand – There will be 2 reviewing stands, one in front of Fresh Farms Market (Sav-Mor Plaza) and one in front of Blue Hills Fire Department.
- Parade Distance – The parade distance is approximately 1.8 miles.
- Parade Assistant Day of Event – If you have any questions before the event, call 860-310-2840. On Parade Day, call Donna at 860-874-2106.
- Parade Day Parking Only – You can park on the grass behind the Blue Hills Fire Department, 1021 Blue Hills Avenue between 9 am-10 am only – transportation will only be available between those times to take you to the line-up area or you can park at the First Cathedral Church and after the parade, transportation will be available to take you back to your car.
Juneteenth Community Food, Craft & Fun Festival
Sunday, June 22, 2025 – 1pm – 5pm
ENTRY DEADLINE: JUNE 14, 2025 @4:00 PM
Note: Due to the overwhelming response of this event, all vendors will be allowed only (1) 10×10 space.
Please bring your own tent, table, chairs and electricity.
Food Vendors (if you’re selling any type of food) a temporary food permit is required, here’s the link: https://www.westhartfordct.gov/town-departments/health-district/online-forms the health department will be on site to check.
Please mail this form to Blue Hills Fire Department, Juneteenth Committee, P O Box 230, Bloomfield, CT 06002 or e-mail to dbanks@bluehillsfire.org or info@bluehillsfire.org before June 13, 2025, to confirm your participation.