The community is invited to attend and celebrate the festivities scheduled for Saturday, June 19, 2021, from 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr. between W. Burleigh St. and W. Center St.
The oldest known celebration highlights the ending of slavery in the United States, totally because it marks the day African Americans received freedom.
The event is free and open to the public. The kickoff parade starts at 8 a.m. from 14th and Atkinson and will travel to W. Burleigh and N. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. The official program starts at 9:30 a.m. near MLK Dr. and Burleigh St.
Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, whose 6th Aldermanic District hosts the annual Juneteenth festivities, said attendees will be required to wear masks, which will be provided for free by volunteers. “Although Juneteenth was canceled last year because of the COVID-19 pandemic, this year the Northcott Neighborhood House is working with its health partners, namely the Milwaukee Health Department and the Milwaukee Heritage Health Center, to set safety standards as well as follow the guidelines set by Centers for Disease Control,” she said.
“We are looking forward to having a safe and enjoyable Juneteenth Day celebration this year, and I strongly encourage the community to attend and show their support.”
Juneteenth Day “Formal” Pageant was canceled – however, Northcott Neighborhood House, Inc. and Jammin’ 98.3 are still looking to crown Miss Juneteenth and Little Miss Juneteenth Day 2021(along with Mister Juneteenth and Mister Juneteenth Day Jr. 2021).
Enter your talented child below in the pageant for the chance to win up to $1,500 in prizes Juneteenth Pageant submissions deadline is Monday, May 31st see you there have a great week
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