Friday, June 13, 2008

Juneteenth Freedom & Heritage Festival

MLGW will be spending the weekend at Douglas Park for the annual Juneteenth Freedom & Heritage Festival. Juneteenth is the oldest known celebration of the ending of slavery. The festivities this weekend will include live entertainment, food & merchandise vendors, baseball, horseback riding, kiddie rides, games and more. Admission is free.

Schedule of Events

Friday, June 13th
11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Story Tellers, African Drummers, Majorettes, Dance Troupes

2:00 p.m. –7:00 p.m.
Poets & Performing Artists featuring Neosoulville Music

Saturday, June 14th
11:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
R & B, Hip Hop, Rap, Blues & Old School

Sunday, June 15th
11 a.m.—7:00 p.m.
Gospel, Jazz & Gospel Jazz

For more information, visit the Juneteenth Freedom & Heritage Festival website.

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