Jacksonville Juneteenth Celebration
Saturday, June 27, 2009 10a.m. to 5p.m.
Community Park, Jacksonville, IL

Lots of fun things for kids to do!
Bring your friends and family and your blankets or lawn chairs!
5th Annual Jacksonville Juneteenth Celebration!!

Come and enjoy Food, Crafts, Storytelling, Raffles, Step Teams, Choirs, MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC!
Kidz Korner: Games, Face Painting, and MUCH MORE!

JACKSONVILLE JUNETEENTH SCHEDULE

Saturday: Daytime Schedule TBA
8:00 - 12:00 - Adult Dance, 8:00-12:30, Black & White Attire!

FRIDAY, June 26, Juneteenth Meet & Greet & Teen Dance. Stop by to Meet & Greet old and new friends at Hamilton’s, 110 N. East, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. Juneteenth Teen Dance will be held at Community Park Center - Community Park, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. For more information, contact Shirlee Pettit 245.5930.
Tee Shirts Available for Sale
2008 DVD of Meet & Greet/Juneteenth Celebration $20
Hotels are SOLD OUT for this weekend!!!
Note: Anyone who would like to participate - vendors, information booths, choirs, etc. Contact Shirlee Pettit 217.245.5930 or mspet1@yahoo.com

ABOUT JUNETEENTH

It was on June 19th, 1865, that the Union soldiers, led by Major General Gordon Granger, landed at Galveston, Texas with news that the war had ended and that the enslaved were now free. Juneteenth commemorates African American freedom and emphasizes education and achievement. It is a time for reflection and rejoicing, for assessment, self-improvement, and for planning for the future. Its growing popularity signifies a level of maturity and dignity in america that is long overdue.

Traditionally the event is celebrated on June 19th and there is an effort underway to make the celebration a national holiday. Illinois is among several states that have passed a resolution recognizing Juneteenth National Freedom Day. The Jacksonville event, however, will be held on June 28th.

The day-long event is from 10am – 5pm at Community Park in Jacksonville. Jacksonville's own Robert Sampson will perform, enjoy food, raffles, fashion show, choirs, youth activities, step teams, Kidz Korner, and information booths.

This is not an event exclusive to the African American community and the public is encouraged to attend. Come and join us for a day of celebration and fun!!

For more information, contact Shirlee Pettit at 217-245-5930 or contact Jacksonville Area Convention & Visitors Bureau at 1-800-593-5678.