Juneteenth celebration at Scully Park
in Lincoln on June 19th
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[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.
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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.
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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
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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]
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