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| Cincinnati will celebrate Juneteenth on June 20 and 21 in Eden Park. This marks the 22nd anniversary of the Cincinnati Juneteenth Festival, and organizers have planned an action-packed afternoon and evening to celebrate and commemorate the end of American slavery in 1865. |
| Saturday June 20 Noon to Nine |
| Free music and entertainment by almost two dozen local artists on two stages starts at noon and will include a Drum Line Competition at the Mirror Lake Stage and will continue through the 8:00 pm headline performance by The Rick James Stone City Band, in the Seasongood Pavilion. Opening Ceremonies: 12:30 The Festival will begin with a Parade of Flags" recognizing the origins and destinations of enslaved Africans at Seasongood Pavilion. We will have speeches by Frederick Douglass and Abe Lincoln as well as African Drumming and Dancing. Children: Dramatic readings by well-known Cincinnati Celebrities; distribution of Free children's books; 4-H petting zoo; games; Children's and Natural History Museums; crafts; balloons; Cincinnati Black Cowboys and horse rides. Friendly Competitions (click for details & entry forms) Sweet potato pie bake-off (bakers of all ages) Free throw competition (teens) Oratory (teens) Drum Lines Bid Whist Tracing Your Family Tree: Genealogy experts from the Freedom Center will provide hands-on help with researching family history. History: Exhibits and demonstrations by a dozen or more museums and historical centers from the tri-state, including the Freedom Center; Maysville Underground Railroad Museum; Tuskegee Airmen; Camp Nelson; James Ramage Civil War Museum. Meet our talented actors portraying Fredrick Douglass, Abraham Lincoln, Rev. Loguen, Union Soldiers, & others. Focus on Teens: Free throw competition, drum line showcase, "stomp" demonstrations & lessons, employment opportunities, college recruiters. Wellness : Free health screenings and information from volunteer health professionals. Stress reduction through exercise, dance, massage, meditation,etc. Senior & Special Services: Information from & about numerous agencies serving the area's older adults and people with special needs. Job Skills: The Urban League will present scheduled mini- classes to help with writing resumes, building job skills, and identifying the job skill set that you already have. Food & Such: As always there will be lots of great food and art, jewelry, and clothing available from the Festival's private vendors. Don't forget the Sweet Potato Pie Contest! |
| Sunday June 21 2-6 pm Juneteenth Father's Day Concert Seasongood Pavilion |
Cincinati May Festival is Juneteenth Cincinnati's partner in presenting this revival of June concerts that began in the days when Cincinnati music was racially segregated. The Father's Day concert offers families a relaxing afternoon of inspirational music, including performances by talented young classical musicians, liturgical dancers, several outstanding church choirs, and the dynamic Cincinnati Gospel Workshop Choir. choir |
| Presented by Juneteenth Cincinnati, Inc. An all-volunteer non-profit 513-631-7289 juneteenth@fuse.net |
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