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Monday, the second event was held in Scully Park on the anniversary
of the date the far western states in the confederacy were notified
that the Civil War had ended and that all slaves were to be relieved
from their servitude.
Saturday event was a light-hearted laid-back picnic in the park type
event with activities for the youth, music, and an open invitation
for guests to bring their grills and lawn chairs and just sit back
in the cool of the shade and enjoy an afternoon of socializing.
The first party was organized by the Juneteenth Committee and the
Second by the Hunt for Foundation (HFF). Both were endorsed by the
City of Lincoln Diversity and Inclusion Committee, but neither were
supported financially by the city.
The HFF has been hosting Juneteenth events in Lincoln
for the last four years. As part of the event there were vendors
with goods to sell, a tent where free books were offered, and Kona
Ice was on hand selling cold, sweet, flavored ices.
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The Lincoln Public Library was on
hand and there was a craft table for youth to enjoy.
The Saturday event also featured vendors and
information stations such as the Rainbow Girls booth. A craft table
was set up and free hot dogs were advertised for as long as supplies
lasted.
In all, the two events brought together a lot of
people who were there to celebrate the deep meaning of the event and
the date.
The Saturday event ended around 6 p.m. and the Monday event went a
little longer, with the schedule of events saying the day would end
at 8 p.m.
[Nila Smith] |
