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48th Annual Juneteenth Festival Events Schedule
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Saturday June 17th and Sunday June 18th Martin Luther King Park
PRAYER, PRAISE & WORSHIP!
Friday June 16 Praise and Worship Service MLK Park 6-8 pm (near the parking lot)
Saturday June 17th
Arts , Culture Stage
10:00 AM Sanctuary Choir from the Mt. Olive Baptist Church. Corner of Fillmore and Parade Street
10:00 am - 5:00pm Buffalo Public Schools presents Art Activities; Creating masks, jewelry making, stamping and button making. Near MLK bust
2:00PM - 7:00PM Marcus Garvey Shelter Fair Expo Offering interactive science activities
Agricultural Pavilion
Parade
•11:00AM starting at Juneteenth Headquarters traveling to MLKPark to Juneteenth Festival: Food Venders, Resource Vendors various food and information
•2:00PM Entertainment Stage Starts near Parking Lot near Green House
2:15PM Top Notch Band 4:45 Nikki Hicks
6:30 PM Anonymous Da Band
The Elder Griot Tent
•1:00 PM Edutainment Stage Starts Behind the Museum of Science. Spoken word and other local artists.
•11:00AM-5:00PM Health Pavilion
•2:00-5:00PM Girl Basketball SHOWCASE
•5-7PM SKATE DON’T HATE
•11:00AM-6:00PM Children's Activities Tennis Courtsface painting and interactive activities for children
Youth Activities near the Science Museum.
716 Selfie Museum, Basketball Tournament, and youth vending
1:00PM-7:00PM Book Sharing Tent near MLK bust
Sunday June 18th
11:00AM Arts & Culture
Various Artists: Corner of Fillmore and Parade Street
2:00pm - 7:00pm Marcus Garvey Shelter Fair
Expo Offering interactive science activities
Agricultural Pavilion
All Day
Food Vendors, Resource Vendors various food and information
Entertainment Stage: Parking Lot near green house Sunday
1:00 Rev. Edward Jackson Jr.
2:15
3:4S Classic Diamond 5:15 Kevin Hall
6:30 Unity Band
The Elder Griot Tent
1:00PM Edutainment Stage Starts Behind the Museum of Science. Spoken word and other local artists.
11:00AM-S:OOPM Health Pavilion
11 AM-6:00PM Children's Activities@ Tennis Courts, face painting and interactive activities for children
Youth Activities near the Science Museum. 716 Selfie Museum, Basketball Tournament, and youth vending
12:00PM-4:30PM Chess Tournament
1:00PM-7:00PM Book Sharing Tent
There’s so much to look forward to at the 48th Annual Juneteenth of Buffalo, including a Brand New JUNETEENTH YOUTH EXPERIENCE!
Some of the exciting activities to look forward to in this section include basketball, flag football, art activity stations, dance contests, educational/STEM activities, youth entrepreneur vendor opportunities, health/wellness activities, skating, 716 Selfies Museum Zone, open mic performances, game truck, culinary tastings, giveaways, and much more.
Youth Schedule
SATURDAY JUNE 17
2:00 - 5:30 Basketball Showcase (Girls)
2:00 - 6:00 Run, Jump and Throw Competition
(near the basketball courts)
5:00 - 700 Skate Don't Hate
2:30 - 6:00 Buffalo Board of Education
The Educational Corridor
2:00 - 6:00 The Edutainment StageTBA
Childrens Corner
SUNDAY JUNE
2:00 - 6:00 Skate Don't Hate
5:00 - 6:00 Push Up King
2:00 - 6:00 Buffalo Board of Education -
The Educational Corridor
2:00 - 6:00 716 Selfie (Image Maker)
2:00 - 6:00 The Edutainment Stage - TBA
Parents are encouraged to bring their children (between the ages of 1-13) to the Juneteenth of Buffalo Children’s Activity Area.
Juneteenth of Buffalo Children's Activity Area is a Free Sponsored Activity for the community. The area activities and zones include:
1. Registration
2. Arts & Crafts
3. Bratzy Play (Soft play area for 1-6 )
4.Book sharing (free Books)
5.Carnival Games and Dunk Tank (ticketed area .50 a game)
6.Bounce Houses
7. Family Photo Op / TIK TOK
8.2 hrs of Face Painting (Saturday Only)
Free Bag of Cotton candy and Popcorn at Registration
In addition to or great local acts, You don't want to miss Anonymous Da Band!
We're thrilled to announce a great national music act, coming in all the way from Atlanta, GA. You don't want to miss Anonymous Da Band performing live on the Main Entertainment Stage Sat-urday June 17th @6:30pm
Anonymous Da Band (www.anonymousdaband.com) is Known mostly for their smooth urban jazz/funk sound, Da Band is a multitalented group made up of four Atlanta-born and raised young men in their 20's. The group has been together for the past fourteen years and has performed for numerous benefits, social events, and festivals. Additionally, they were selected in a nationwide search to perform at Prince's Paisley Park for the Musicol-ogy Battle of the Bands. As the opening act for the likes of Najee, Chrisette Michele, Maysa Leak, and other top entertainers, Anonymous Da Band has become one of the nation's premier funk fusion bands.
Arts & Cultural Stage
"Get ready to be swept away by the electrifying vibrations of the Juneteenth Arts and Culture Stage! This year's theme, "And Still I Rise," echoes through every performance, celebrating the resilience and triumph of black heritage. Join us as we honor the kings and queens of our community, and revel in a family-friendly event that showcases the exceptional talents of our local artists. From captivating dance routines to soul-stirring music and thought-provoking spoken word, this unforgettable celebration pays homage to the rich roots, arts, culture, and history that have shaped our city. "
Push-Up King, Push-Ups for Peace
The push-up king is returning to break ANOTHER record. Can you beat it? Saturday; Most push-ups in one hour. Sunday; Martial Arts Demonstrations. This activity is great for all ages. Push-Ups for Peace serves as a movement that promotes healthy choices, confidence, brotherhood and community. “Let’s put down the gun” says event coordinator, Jeffery Warrick, “and get active!”
Underground Railroad
Do you know the rich history and story of the Underground Railroad in Buffalo? Stop by the Underground Railroad Tours activity and you’ll be glad you did! Tours provide enriching history of the Underground Railroad and abolishment movements relevant to Buffalo, NY. The tours make stops at pertinent sites where the presenters provide information regarding its relationship to the UGRR movement. The tours include a stop at Broderick Park where a brief Memorial Ceremony is conducted. Tours are held Saturday and Sunday at 2pm and 4pm. The buses leave from the corner of Best and Fillmore.
Elders Griot Village Tent
Elders (age 62 & older) during the hours of 10 AM - 7 PM are invited to join us for a comfortable and honorary experience at the Juneteenth of Buffalo, Elders Griot Village Tent. For your convenience, we have chairs available for you. As well as transportation from/ to your vehicle, restrooms and vendor spaces. The Elders' Griot Village Tent will be located in a prominent area that will allow you to watch the Parade on Saturday and provide refreshments (at no charge).On Saturday, June 17th, seniors are encouraged to wear African attire. There will be prizes and trophies awarded to the best dressed seniors in the male and female categories at the Elders Griot Village Tent. For more information please call Betty Jean Grant, Griot Village Tent Committee Chairperson @ 716-602-5877
Agricultural Pavilion
We’re excited to introduce a space focused on agricultural education at the Juneteenth Celebration held in Buffalo, NY. We provide hands-on demonstrations and access to resources related to agriculture from a historical perspective, and create space for knowledge sharing around current topics, practices and careers in agriculture! Community members of all ages are encouraged to stop by!
-Compiled by Starr
