117th NAACP National Convention
2026-07-18 08:00 - 2026-07-22 17:00 (America/Chicago) | McCormick Place West Building, 2317 S Indiana Ave, Chicago, IL, 60616
In Chicago, Illinois. The event will be hosted at the McCormick Place West Building. This convention marks a historic 100-year return to the city, as Chicago hosted the NAACP’s first national convention in June 1926.

Expected Attendance: Approximately 10,000 visitors are expected to attend the gathering.
Associated Events: The National ACT-SO Competition will precede and overlap with the convention, taking place from July 15 – 19, 2026.
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Registration & Planning

Registration Opening: Official registration for delegates and alternates is scheduled to open in April 2026.
Housing: Hotel blocks and housing reservations are expected to open in March 2026.
Important Deadlines: The deadline to assign names to group housing blocks is May 29, 2026, with a general reservation cut-off date starting June 28, 2026.
Inquiries: Further updates can be found on the official NAACP Convention website.

Host Hotels
Specific hotels have been designated for different attendee groups to provide discounted rates:

ACT-SO Host Hotel: Marriott Marquis Chicago.
Youth & College Hotels: Hampton Inn & Suites McCormick Place and Hilton Garden Inn McCormick Place.
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NICODEMUS HOMECOMING EMANCIPATION CELEBRATION
2026-07-30 08:00 - 2026-08-02 17:00 UTC | NICODEMUS, NICODEMUS, KS
This annual event, also known as the “Journey of Triumph,” honors the history of the oldest and only remaining Black settlement west of the Mississippi River.
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Key Event Details

Parade: The 148th Homecoming Parade is set for Saturday, August 1st, 2026, starting at 11:00 AM. Registration for parade participants typically opens in January 2026.
Location: Most activities center around the township hall and roadside park in Nicodemus, Kansas.
Typical Activities: Based on tradition, the weekend includes a free cowboy breakfast, cornhole tournaments, musical concerts, storytelling, church services, and a fashion/talent show.
Significance: The celebration commemorates the town’s founding in 1877 and the emancipation of enslaved people, often drawing hundreds of descendants from across the country.
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Planning Your Visit

Accommodations: Because the town has a very small permanent population (approx. 20 residents), visitors often stay in nearby towns like Hill City or Stockton.
Official Updates: You can monitor the Nicodemus Kansas Homecoming website or their Facebook page for the full 2026 schedule as it is finalized.
Support: The event is organized by the Nicodemus Homecoming Emancipation Celebration, LLC
