Juneteenth celebration at Scully Park in Lincoln on June 19th

[June 05, 2023]   The Fourth Annual Juneteenth Celebration hosted by the Hunt For Foundation will be held from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m., Monday, June 19th at Scully Park in Lincoln.

The celebration began in 2020 and continues to grow each year.

This year, the event theme is “Taking it Back to Our Roots, Block Party Style!”

Juneteenth is an exciting celebration planned to commemorate the emancipation of slavery. It is a place and time when various backgrounds unite to promote equality, social justice and create opportunities of inclusiveness in our community.

The event will offer family friendly live entertainment, activities and resources, including 80-foot obstacle course, mobile gaming lounge, youth talent show, arts and crafts, and many giveaways! The festival is comprised of local vendors and vendors from across the nation promoting their products and services.

It’s a community cookout, so bring your grills, tents, umbrellas and water. All are welcome to come with family and friends and take part in celebrating true American history.

Important dates leading up to June 19th:

Young Kings & Queens Talent Show Auditions
June 8, 2023
4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Lincoln Public Library
Contest open to ages 5 thru 19 years

Open Mic Night on a Mission with Silas Tockey
June 8, 2023
7 p.m.
Spirited Republic
 

Soul Yoga & Hip Hop Zumba
June 10, 2023
10 a.m. to Noon
Kickapoo Creek Park

Purse & Wallet Bingo
June 10, 2023
7 p.m.
110 S. Kickapoo Street, Lincoln

We would like to thank all our sponsors who has made this possible! Continued tax deductible donations and sponsorships can be made payable to:

The Hunt For Foundation
P.O. Box 171
Lincoln, IL 62656

Together we can make a difference! Details of our events and register to volunteer here:
https://hffjfolifundraisers.eventbrite.com/

[Jennifer Hunt]