Two-Day Juneteenth Celebration Planned in Downtown Lawrence’s South Park
Attribution: The Lawrence Times. Lawrence’s Juneteenth celebration is set to run for two days this year at South Park in downtown Lawrence. The free, public event is hosted by the Lawrence Kansas Juneteenth Organization.
Friday, June 19: 4:30 to 8 p.m., featuring Juneteenth contest essay winner readings, food, and live performances from B.L.A.C.K. Lawrence artists and several local DJs.
Saturday, June 20: activities begin with free, advance-registration required bus tours of Underground Railroad history in Lawrence, followed by the annual multicultural parade at 11 a.m.
Noon Saturday: the public celebration in South Park includes an MC, live music lineup, and essay contest winner readings at 2:15 p.m.
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Food vendors, a kids’ corner, and educational activities including lessons on Kwanzaa.
Plans include fire trucks and a Sporting Kaw Valley Soccer Zone.
The Lawrence Public Library’s Dottie is also expected to be part of the event.
