Join us for an uplifting, engaging and all-around fun time at our annual Juneteenth Freedom Day Celebration. This free, family-friendly event will be an evening filled with music, enrichment, creativity, and most importantly connection.
Juneteenth, officially recognized as a federal holiday in 2021, commemorates June 19, 1865, the day enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas, learned of their freedom more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed. This day symbolizes liberation, progress, and the ongoing journey toward justice and equality.
ON STAGE
This exciting event features a diverse lineup of performances that’s sure to inspire and get you moving and grooving.
· Enjoy inspirational sounds from the Communal Praise Team
· Listen to harmonious melodies from the Moorestown High School Madrigals
· Be captivated with pieces by the Faith in Action Performers
· Be moved by powerful narratives from Youth Poets Spoken Word
· Get up and get down with energetic Line Dancing with Kenny J
· Let the electrifying rhythms flow through you from the Fresh Fire Band.
ON THE GREEN
Beyond the stage, immerse yourself in a variety of engaging games and activities for all ages.
· Get creative with art making stations and vibrant tie-dye
· Be a part of something wonderful and inspiring with Interactive Group Poetry
· Have fun with friends and family, playing outdoor games and group activities - mancala, double Dutch, hopscotch, and more
· Connect with local organizations at our community connection and resource tables.
· Savor delicious offerings from the selection of foods from Fish Fry Wright and Caribbean cuisine.
Admission is FREE. All are welcome.
This Juneteenth Celebration will be a wonderful opportunity to come together, learn, share, and commemorate this pivotal moment in history. Whether you come for community connection, engaging performances, or tasty foods, this Juneteenth celebration is sure to be a good time you won’t want to miss.
Juneteenth is made possible by the collective efforts of the Juneteenth committee that includes Perkins Center for the Arts, MooreUnity, Curate Noir and community members.
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