Willmar to celebrate Juneteenth during Willmar Fests Block Party
Jun. 11---- The city of Willmar will be celebrating Juneteenth during the Willmar Fests Block Party.
Juneteenth is a federal holiday honoring African American freedom and culture. The city of Willmar is joining in the celebration, transforming the Willmar Fests Block Party into a vibrant gathering of community, music and reflection, according to a news release from Willmar Community Growth Director Pablo Obregon.
The holiday marks the day in 1865 when Major General Gordon Granger announced the emancipation of those enslaved in Texas, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation, according to the news release.
"This pivotal moment in American history symbolizes the ongoing pursuit of equality and justice," the news release states.
The Willmar Fests Block Party begins at 5 p.m. Thursday, June 19, in downtown Willmar. The city will have a community table set up there for Juneteenth, offering free swag and fun giveaways while supplies last, and the band Dred I Dread will provide live reggae music.
For more information, contact Obregon via phone or email at 320-894-2346 or
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