Join us Saturday, June 21st, as JZ 94.5 and Hancock Whitney present the 3rd Annual Juneteenth Celebration in Gulfport!
JZ 94.5, in collaboration with the City of Gulfport and proudly supported by Hancock Whitney, Harrison County Board of Supervisors, Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art, Budweiser, Mitchell Distributing, Sparklight, and Pepsi, announces the return of the Juneteenth Celebration on Saturday, June 21, 2025, starting at 2 PM in the Quarters — at 19th Street & 31st Avenue in Gulfport.
This year, we’re celebrating unity, heritage, and hometown pride — and paying special tribute to Jackson County’s own Dr. Calvin Huey, the first African-American service member to play in the historic Army-Navy football game. Dr. Huey was not only a decorated seaman but also went on to become a respected physician — a true local hero whose legacy we are proud to honor.
💥 And that’s just the beginning...
🎶 Live music and entertainment all day long
🎤 D Saunders & Mac McGee
🎤 The Stars Band
🎤 Jam Session Scholarship Giveaway for high school musicians — with $2,000 in prizes and judges from popular record labels
🎬 A special showing of “Joys and Blues of East Biloxi” featuring Rip Daniels, presented by the Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art
🍔 Food trucks serving up local favorites
🛍️ Vendor booths featuring local businesses and artisans
🎯 Games and fun activities for the whole family
And the best part? Admission is completely FREE!
So, grab your family, your friends, and your lawn chairs, and come celebrate culture, music, and community with us in the Quarters!
Interested in being a vendor or food truck?
👉 Fill out the vendor form here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeQanJlDCPu9VHLJQfXZB9ONby9lsenZwjLNkDbYHXYuKPWBg/viewform
For more information, contact the station at 228-896-5307
Let’s make this the biggest and best Juneteenth celebration yet!
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