SATURDAY Is Annual Juneteenth Festival Celebrating End of Slavery

For 15 years, the Juneteenth Festival has been an arena to educate and promote cultural enlightenment and diversity to the residents of the Eastern Shore of Virginia. Juneteenth is the oldest known festival to celebrate the end of slavery. This year’s event will be held on Saturday, June 21, at Eastern Shore Community College, Melfa, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Registration for the “Walk for Good Health” hosted by the Sickle Cell Association will begin at 9 a.m. This is a Family Fun Day event. Admission is free and no alcohol is permitted.

The Eastern Shore’s Annual Juneteenth Festival celebrates African-American freedom, encourages strong family structure, and emphasizes the importance of the church in the African-American community. It is important for the community to be informed about the historical significance of the Eastern Shore as it relates to slavery.

This year’s Juneteenth Festival will be combined with a health fair to encourage and educate Eastern Shore residents on healthy living practices. The celebration will begin with the reading of the Emancipation Proclamation, Gospel performances, Poetic reflection, Music, Games/Contest, Food and much more. The day’s events will also feature a special tribute to National Black Music Month.

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