Saturday, June 20, 2015 Rock Hill, South Carolina
From 10:00 A.M. to 11:30 A.M. there will be an “African American Monument Dedication” taking place at the corner of Dave Lyle Blvd, and Black Street. The City Hall Amphitheater is located at 144 East Black Street in Rock Hill, South Carolina 29730.
Saturday, June 20, 2015 Rock Hill South Carolina
From 11:30 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. there will a there will be a cookout, stage entertainment, children's activities and “JUNETEENTH” related education taking place at Mt. Prospect Baptist Church located at 339 W Black St, Rock Hill, South Carolina 29731. Call (803) 329-2772 for more information.
Saturday, June 20, 2015 Cedar Hill, Texas
The Best Southwest cities of Cedar Hill, DeSoto, Duncanville and Lancaster join together Saturday, June 20, 2015, to honor the oldest known celebration of the ending of slavery. Activities include food, children's activities, entertainment and fun for the whole family. Admission is FREE. For additional event information visit cedarhillpard.wix.com/juneteenth. This event will take place at Valley Ridge Park located at 2850 Park Ridge Drive in Cedar Hill, Texas 75104.
Saturday, June 2015 Minneapolis, Minnesota
At 10:00 A.M. A Juneteenth Festival observing the June 19th 1865
proclamation of the abolition of slavery in Texas will be taking place at North Mississippi Regional Park located at 5114 North Mississippi Drive in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This event celebrates the freedom for people of all racial backgrounds. For more information call (612)238-3733.
Monday, June 22, 2015 Fair Oaks Ranch, Texas
A Golf Tournament will take place at 8:00 A.M. at the Fair Oaks Country Club located at 7900 Fair Oaks Parkway in Fair Oaks Ranch, Texas 78015. For more information on this event call (210) 843-7805.
Saturday, June 20, 2015 Lexington Park, Maryland
From noon to 8:00 P.M. on Saturday, June 20, 2015 the “12th Annual Juneteenth African American Heritage Celebration” will take place in St. Mary’s County, Maryland located at John G. Lancaster Park 12550 Willows Road, Lexington Park, MD 20653.
Saturday, June 20, 2015 Lexington Park, Maryland
At 8:00 A.M. on Saturday, June 20, 2015 the “5th Annual Juneteenth 5K Run/Walk to support the Juneteenth Festival & Three Oaks Homeless Shelter will take place. BRIEF DESCRIPTION: 5K run/walk entirely within Lancaster Park, through the disc golf course and on the paved loop around the main park area. This is a USATF Certified course MD12011JS. John G. Lancaster Park 12550 Willows Road, Lexington Park, MD 20653. Post-race refreshments. Awards to first overall male and female finishers, and top 3 males and females in the following age groups: 14-under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49,
50-59, and 60-plus. The FEE to participate in this event is $20.00 dollars. The FEE is $25.00 dollars if you register to participate on race day.
Saturday, June 20, 2015 Chicago, Illinois
From 12:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M. the Juneteenth Festival at Lindblom Festivals will be taking place. So stop by Lindblom Park to celebrate Juneteenth, the oldest known celebration commemorating the ending of slavery in the United States. This event will include games, entertainment, face painting, swimming, and refreshments. Lindglom Park is located at 6054 S. Damen Avenue in Chicago, Illinois 60636. This is a free event open to all. Call (312) 747-6443 for more information.
Saturday, June 20, 2015 Spring Field, Illinois
The Springfield, Illinois Juneteenth Celebration is a two day event held every 3rd Saturday and Sunday of June. The celebration is held at Comer Cox Park located at South Martin Luther King Jr Drive in Springfield, Illinois 62703. The times each day are 11:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M. Activities include the annual kick-off parade down M.L.King Drive. Activities include the Marla Jean Hunter Memorial Basketball tournament,Double dutch contest and tennis clinic. Stage events include live Gospel and R&B performances, as well as praise dancers, Kareoke, and open stage.
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