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Dc Emancipation Day Parade 2025. The district of columbia hosts a parade in honor the signing of the dc compensated emancipation act of april 16, 1862, which freed 3,100 enslaved persons and. Following the charleston emancipation day parade, join us in the african ancestors memorial garden for an inspiring program featuring stirring musical performances, an exploration of the.

Mayor’s order march 7, 2008, established the. On april 16, 1862, president abraham lincoln signed into law the dc compensated emancipation act, which abolished slavery in the district and freed 3,100 enslaved persons.