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The City of Asheville’s annual Juneteenth Celebration will be held June 12 – 18, 2023, in partnership with the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Association of Asheville and Buncombe County. Juneteenth Festival Celebration “Remembering, Honoring, and Celebrating Juneteenth” Saturday, June 17 – Sunday, June 18 | Pack Square Park SATURDAY’S TENTATIVE EVENTS (11 A.M. – 9 P.M.): Opening Address and Recognition of Sponsors: Dr. Oralene Simmons Opening Anthem, “Lift Every Voice and Sing” Greetings from the City and the County, and Juneteenth Proclamations Juneteenth Facts and History: Mr. Jonathan McCoy Opening Bands Recognizing Black Organizations Walking Tours of Downtown African-American Sites Bands Dance Groups Children’s Art Station Spoken Word Specific participants will be listed as confirmed. SUNDAY’S TENTATIVE EVENTS (1 P.M. – 6 P.M.): “Praise in the Park” Opening Address Local Church Choirs and Groups Celebrating Spirituals Celebrating Gospel Celebrating Contemporary Praise Music Health Fair Dance Groups Announcement of Poster Contest Winners Children’s Art Station Walking Tours of Downtown African-American Sites Vendors & Food Trucks Closing ** Please check the website frequently for updates and announcements as participants’ confirmations are received. Pack Square 1 Court Plaza Asheville, NC 28801 |
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