Greeneville's annual Juneteenth Celebration takes place June 21
GREENEVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) — The Town of Greeneville and the George Clem Multicultural Alliance (GCMA) will host their annual Juneteenth Celebration on June 21 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Bicentennial Park.
A news release from the town said the celebration aligns with the federal holiday, which was recognized in 2021. Juneteenth commemorates the June 19, 1865, announcement that proclaimed freedom for enslaved people in Texas, the last state of the Confederacy with institutional slavery after emancipation.
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The celebration starts that Saturday with a welcome from Mayor Cal Doty and the GCMA's Candi Turner and Shanda Story. A prayer and scripture reading take place afterward by Rev. Sarah Varnell of Trinity United Methodist Church.
Musical performances will be provided by JessBless, Kelle Jolly and Devoted.
A kids' area will be available for children to enjoy, which will include inflatables, oversized games, bubbles, hula hoops, touch-a-truck and a book bus.
Carolina Ace Barbecue, Creamy Cup Ice Cream, Marcus Cameron (chicken and fish), and The Sweet Spot (kettle corn, candy, and dirty sodas) will be selling food and treats.
Bicentennial Park is located in downtown Greeneville at 207 N College St. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own lawn chair or picnic blanket.
More information about the event can be found at greenevilletn.gov/page/juneteenth.
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