ART 2063: Fourth Annual Juneteenth Caribbean Heritage Festival
Schedule
Sat Jun 15 2024 at 07:00 am to 07:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
Forest Park, Cricket Field | St. Louis, MO
About this Event
Join us for an unforgettable experience at the 4th annual Juneteenth Caribbean Heritage Festival: Missouri Gateway to Freedom and Justice, sponsored by Africans Rising Together 2063 (ART 2063).
You'll experience a world of vibrant culture and commemoration. Don't miss this opportunity to interact with the community and honor our shared History.
We cordially invite you to join us as a Festival partner. We have attached to this message a copy of our partnership package, which offers a variety of involvement levels. We are sure you will find a package that aligns with your community goals. Thank you for taking the time to consider this important matter. We are also attaching a copy of the festival flyer. Please forward the flyer to your network.
The festival is an all-day, family-friendly event that will provide activities throughout the day, including:
- The Commemorative Walk for Freedom and Justice, where we offer 1-mile and 5-mile options. The walk will begin promptly at 7:00 am, followed by a program at 7:30 am. The walk will commence at 8:00 am. Don't miss this opportunity to walk for freedom and justice!
- Snacks and water for walkers along the route.
- Inspiring speeches by community leaders, live music, DJ, and entertainment throughout the day, including Contemporary Performers, Gospel Choirs and Singers, African Drummers, African Dancers, and Drama Presentations.
- Noonday prayer.
- Children's Village, featuring face painting, bouncy houses, games, and activities.
- Walk Through History–an exciting and informative way to learn about outstanding freedom fighters who were African and Caribbean Americans at our open-air museum. It will engage you to explore the stories of these heroes who fought for freedom and equality. Discover the remarkable legacies they left behind.
- Veteran zone with information about veteran organizations.
- Senior Zone with shaded tents for people to relax and enjoy music.
- Education Zone, which has a mobile museum about Juneteenth, local history, and historical Black Colleges and Universities and other organizations.
- Other Zones will focus on health and employment.
- Variety of Vendors
We have attached the Juneteenth Caribbean Heritage flyer and partnership package.
We look forward to your attendance at our Juneteenth Caribbean Heritage Festival commemoration on Saturday, June 15, 2024, from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm at Cricket Field in Forest Park.
Where is it happening?
Forest Park, Cricket Field, 5595 Grand Dr, St. Louis, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 0.00 to USD 18.65