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Car show participants can register at table set up on the McKinley Avenue entrance to the park. Those who havent signed up for the car show can do so if they arrive between and Gongora said. For this reason Juneteenth is celebration of freedom, concept everyone can appreciate, Thompson said. Juneteenth is an American event, not just black event, said John Thompson, founder and chief executive officer of the Ontariobased Juneteenth America, which organizes the celebration.

Trophies in different categories will be awarded, he said. The daylong event runs from In the past, the commission was able to have several blockbuster events during the summer, but due to budget cuts this is the only concert the commission will be able to support this summer, Martin said. Gordon Granger announced the fact in Galveston, Texas, on 19, that theyd been freed. to Those who havent signed up for the car show can do so if they arrive between and Gongora said.

More than two years earlier, President Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation, freeing slaves in Southern states during the Civil War. Owners of classic cars, hot rods, sports cars, muscle cars and other cars are invited to enter their vehicles into the car show. Last year owners of about cars from across the region and beyond participated in the show, said David Gongora, who organizes the car show as member of the Pomona Kiwanis Club. The Cultural Arts Commissions goal is to try to bring in multicultural events, Martin said, adding Juneteenth provides such an opportunity.

Juneteenth is linked to celebrations that took place 19, 1865, the day some slaves in Texas first learned they were declared free. The slaves did not learn of it until Union Gen.

Trophies in different categories will be awarded, he said. Print Email Return to Top. The slaves did not learn of it until Union Gen. The free familyoriented event, which marks what some call the nations second independence day, begins at Car show participants can register at table set up on the McKinley Avenue entrance to the park. to Last year owners of about cars from across the region and beyond participated in the show, said David Gongora, who organizes the car show as member of the Pomona Kiwanis Club.
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print Juneteenth Festival WILMINGTONJuneteenth celebrates freedom from slavery. More people attended the festivities which brought out the true meaning of Juneteenth. Juanita Fennel says, It brings our community together as one and it lets us know that this is like freedom day for us that we all can come together both black and white.Overall, organizers were pleased with Saturdays turnout, but hope next years Juneteenth is bigger and better. If you would like to help out or have ideas for next years Juneteenth you can contact Marsha GrahamAli at 9103711610. For more information about the history, go to www. juneteenth.

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Out of respect for Black culture, year old Elnita Jones made sure she got front row seat at the parade.I have the respect and the love for everything that has to do with our culture.But sadly, She and the few that came out were disappointed at the lack of participation along the curb. discuss print Juneteenth Festival WILMINGTONJuneteenth celebrates freedom from slavery. Juneteenth Festival Submitted by Tim Pulliam on 639pm. READ MORE News New Hanover County News Juneteenth email this story printerfriendly version Jones was hoping the parade would be educational.

More people attended the festivities which brought out the true meaning of Juneteenth. Juanita Fennel says, It brings our community together as one and it lets us know that this is like freedom day for us that we all can come together both black and white.Overall, organizers were pleased with Saturdays turnout, but hope next years Juneteenth is bigger and better. If you would like to help out or have ideas for next years Juneteenth you can contact Marsha GrahamAli at 9103711610. For more information about the history, go to www. juneteenth.
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