Juneteenth Caribbean Heritage Festival

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The festival is an all-day, family-friendly event that will provide activities throughout the day, including: - The Commemorative Walk for Freedom and Justice, where we offer 1-mile and 5-mile options. The walk will begin promptly at 7:00 am, followed by a program at 7:30 am. The walk will commence at 8:00 am. Don't miss this opportunity to walk for freedom and justice! - Snacks and water for walkers along the route. - Inspiring speeches by community leaders, live music, DJ, and entertainment throughout the day, including Contemporary Performers, Gospel Choirs and Singers, African Drummers, African Dancers, and Drama Presentations. - Noonday prayer. - Children's Village, featuring face painting, bouncy houses, games, and activities. - Walk Through History–an exciting and informative way to learn about outstanding freedom fighters who were African and Caribbean Americans at our open-air museum. It will engage you to explore the stories of these heroes who fought for freedom and equality. Discover the remarkable legacies they left behind. - Veteran zone with information about veteran organizations. - Senior Zone with shaded tents for people to relax and enjoy music. - Education Zone, which has a mobile museum about Juneteenth, local history, and historical Black Colleges and Universities and other organizations. - Other Zones will focus on health and employment. - Variety of Vendors

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