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8th Annual Juneteenth Celebration

June 19, 2017 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Location: Old School Square, corner of N.E. 1st Street and N.E. 1st Avenue, Delray Beach, FL

The Spady Cultural Heritage Museum and Old School Square welcome everyone to a cultural celebration, recognizing a special date in American and Florida history – commemorating the end of slavery.  The Eighth Annual Juneteenth Festival will mark its second year in partnership with Old School Square. Festival-goers will enjoy live music, artistic expressions and demonstrations, story-telling, speakers and food inside the comfort of the Fieldhouse.  This year, Juneteenth welcomes the return of storyteller Margaret Newton with the Pasco Baker Concert Choir; local artist Sharon Koskoff, who will oversee youth activities; Palm Beach County visual artists; local youth group performances; spoken word performances; and Old School Square budding artists displays.

Sponsored by the State of Florida Cultural Division, Tourist Development Council, Cultural Council of Palm Beach County, and Delray Beach Community Redevelopment Agency.

Details

Date:
June 19, 2017
Time:
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm