Tamarac to host annual Juneteenth celebration

The City of Tamarac is hosting an evening of fellowship, food, and fun at its annual Juneteenth celebration on Friday, June 16, 2023, at Tamarac Sports Complex at 7 p m

The event is free and open to the public

This year ’ s festivities feature a dance presentation from Ashanti Cultural Arts, song selections from vocalist Dileesa Arach, a Nigerian welcome performance by “Nana Kete” of the African American Cultural and Social Club of Kings Point, and a live musical performance from Motown Magic, a Motown-inspired four-man band reggae music

Caribbean Airlines CEO Garvin Medera expressed his enthusiasm about the airline’s role as the presenting sponsor, stating, “We are happy to be the presenting sponsor of Reggae Sumfest, an event that represents the spirit of reggae music This festival showcases the rich diversity of our music and culture, and we are proud to play a part in making it even more accessible to music lovers from across the region and beyond with these special services These flights will provide convenient and direct transportation to Reggae Sumfest, ensuring that fans can immerse themselves in the vibrant atmosphere of the festival ”

Guests can visit local vendors and food trucks offering a variety of tasty mobile eats Festivities for children include educational hands-on arts and crafts activities, inflatables and face painting. The celebration will be hosted by Cherolyn Davis, founder of GIRLfessionals, Inc , a professional networking organization for women entrepreneurs

In observance of Juneteenth, the City of Tamarac will be closed for business on Monday, June 19

Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day, is a federal holiday commemorating enslaved African Americans’ emancipation in the U S rds