Juneteenth Block Party with A Sickle Cellabration

June 19th is WORLD SICKLE CELL DISEASE DAY! Together we will Shine The Light on SCD. To mark the occasion, SCANJ is partnering with The Source of Knowledge Bookstore for their Annual Juneteenth Block Party, Thursday, June 19, 2025 from 10:00am-6:00pm at 867 Broad Street, Newark, New Jersey. The party starts on Treat Place, the street behind the bookstore. Activities include Book talks, free book giveaways, a Drum Circle, Face painting, DJ & dancing, Juneteenth games with prizes, and Food trucks.

The Sickle Cellabration presentation is from 1:00 pm to 2:00pm. Participants can enjoy this “world-themed” festival of fun and learning presentation on current services for sickle cell disease. We will announce academic scholarships for students with sickle cell disease. In keeping with the theme, the food trucks will include international cuisine. All activities are free, however, you must register by June 18th via eventbrite for special perks for participating in “A Sickle Cellabration.”

Info: Block Party festivities continue with Author’s Circle book readings, free book giveaways, a Drum Circle, Face painting, poetry readings, vocalists, Juneteenth games with prizes and Food trucks. SPECIAL ACTIVITIES every hour throughout the party.

Info: At 1:00pm sharp meet at the Mainstage for "A Sickle Cellabration." While playing the Family Feud; Shine the Light on Sickle Cell Edition, you'll learn about current programs to fight sickle cell disease. And you'll get a chance to win prizes as you learn about sickle cell historymakers. Plus you can get your steps in as you dance to the Sickle Cell Slide. (Note: Meal tickets for Food trucks are ONLY for eventbrite registrants for A Sickle Cellabration.)

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