The Town of East Hartford Invites You to the Juneteenth Family Celebration
East Hartford, CT – The Town of East Hartford in collaboration with East Hartford Parks and Recreation, the Commission on Culture and Fine Arts, East Hartford Public Library and the East Hartford Black Caucus invites you to attend the town’s annual Juneteenth Celebration. Juneteenth, officially known as Juneteenth National Independence Day, is also known as Jubilee Day, Emancipation Day, Freedom Day, and Black Independence Day is a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African-Americans.
The event will take place on Saturday, June 17th from 11:00 am - 4:00 pm, at the East Hartford Town Green, 1047 Main Street. Admission is FREE.
A family-friendly stage lineup will honor Juneteenth through a diverse array of performances. Enjoy music, dance, spoken word, and historical interpretation! Bring a chair or a picnic blanket and stay all afternoon. Among the performers will be local favorites Super Icon Thomas Lumpkin and friends, Tammy Denease, the Grace Wright Troupe, the Alvin Carter Jazz Project, and NRG—several of whom are returning to the festival for a second year.
In case of inclement weather, this event will be held Sunday, June 18th from 11:00 am -4:00 pm.
For more information, please call Parks and Recreation at 860-291-7160 or visit www.easthartfordct.gov/parks-recreation.