ORLANDO, Fla. — State Sen. Geraldine Thompson is putting the final touches on her Junteenth festival, and she’s hoping you’ll take part.
Thompson promises it will be a “celebration like no other” on Saturday in Orlando.
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Thompson’s office is organizing the event in partnership with the City of Orlando and the Association to Preserve African Society, History and Tradition, Inc.
The Juneteenth festival will run from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. on June 15.
We’re counting down the hours – only 48 to go until our much-anticipated Juneteenth Festival! 🌟 Are you ready for a celebration like no other? We can’t wait to see you there! #Juneteenth2024 pic.twitter.com/33KugpO9mK
— Senator Geraldine Thompson (@GfSenator) June 13, 2024
It will take place at Camping World Stadium’s East Plaza Lounge.
Organizers promise a celebration of food, dance and culture to honor our country’s Black history.
READ: Juneteenth: What is it; what to know about the holiday that celebrates slavery’s end
The event will be free and open to the public.
Parking will also be free and is available in Lot 6 on Rio Grande Avenue.
Your RSVP is encouraged and you can click here to do so.
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