East Hartford Juneteenth Celebration to be Held Indoors at the Community Cultural Center
East Hartford, CT—Due to upcoming inclement weather predicted for Saturday, June 17th, East Hartford’s Juneteenth Celebration will be held inside the Community Cultural Center (CCC) at 50 Chapman Place.
The event will take place on Saturday, June 17th from 11:00 am - 4:00 pm, in the Auditorium of CCC. Admission is FREE and open to the public.
The observance of Juneteenth is about the journey and achievement of African Americans throughout the horrific period of sanctioned enslavement to where we are today. However, the stories of pain, pride, resilience, determination and hope that define our historical and spiritual blueprint are the catalyst for understanding that we can overcome negativity in spite of our differences to make our town a better place for all our children.
The Juneteenth Fest is the perfect family-friendly, community event that offers fun-filled activities for children and adults alike. There will be a variety of vendors, food trucks, entertainment, face painting, and so much more.
This family-friendly stage lineup will honor Juneteenth through a diverse array of performances, as listed below:
- 12:00, Welcome/Opening remarks/ “Lift Every Voice and Sing” sung by Orice Jenkins
- 12:30, Alvin Carter Jazz Project
- 1:30, Super Icon Thomas Lumpkin, Kenneth Johnson, and Darryl Cousin
- 2:00, NRGY
- 2:30, Tammy Denease
- 3:15, Grace Wright Performing Arts
The Juneteenth Family Celebration is sponsored by the Town of East Hartford, the East Hartford Black Caucus, East Hartford Parks & Recreation, and the East Hartford Public Library, with additional funding support provided by America’s First Network Credit Union, American Eagle Credit Union and the East Hartford Commission on Culture and Fine Arts.
Everyone is welcome to attend this event as we pay tribute to our journey, remember our history and reflect on our independence. We pay homage to those who have paved the way for us today. We celebrate freedom.
For more information, please call Parks and Recreation at 860-291-7160 or visit www.easthartfordct.gov/parks-recreation.