Here’s where you can celebrate Juneteenth in Northern Kentucky

BY ROBIN GEE | LINK nky REPORTER

Campbell County

Newport

Where: Northern Kentucky Juneteenth Celebration – Newport History Museum at Southgate Street School, 215 E. Southgate St.

When: 5-10 p.m., Friday, June 16

What: Hosted by the Newport History Museum, located inside the former Southgate Street School, this event includes displays, exhibits, a tour of the museum as well as community organizations, food and business booths. For more information, see “Newport History Museum at the Southgate Street School” on Facebook or contact sclark@newportky.gov.

Kenton County

Covington

Where: Juneteenth Parade – Starts at Lincoln Grant Scholar House, 824 Greenup St.

When: 10-11 a.m. Saturday, June 17, followed by celebration throughout the day until 11 p.m.

What: Marchers will gather near Randolph Park at Robbins and Prospect streets and follow a route to Covington Plaza. The event is sponsored by the Northern Kentucky Juneteenth Committee. Activities throughout the day include an awards ceremony as well as food vendors, entertainment, presentations and booths from communi- ty organizations and area businesses. For more information, contact Phyllis Tyler at 859-652-4978 or Dee Roetting at 859-7601081.

Where: Northern Kentucky CAC Juneteenth Celebration – Lincoln Grant Scholar House, 824 Greenup St. (near Randolph Park)

When: 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturday, June 17 tist Church, 1007 Garvey Ave.

What: Free event with food, community group tables and merchandise vendors, performances including African dance and a panel discussion. Hosted by the Northern Kentucky Community Action Coalition, partnering with St. Elizabeth Healthcare. See “3rd Annual Juneteenth Celebration” on Facebook or contact Tracy.stokes@stelizabeth.com for more information.

Where: Northern Kentucky Juneteenth Committee Outdoor Juneteenth Celebration – Covington Landing, 10 E. Rivercenter Blvd.

When: 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday, June 18

What: Hosted by First Baptist Church, the event starts with a parade beginning at the corner of Dixie Highway and Garvey Avenue and proceeding down Garvey to the church. Attendees are invited to join in an outside, communitywide church service at 11 a.m. followed by food, music and celebration.