Juneteenth: A Celebration of Black American Freedom
Jun 17th, 2023
Juneteenth is an annual celebration of slave emancipation that began in 1865 and became a federal holiday in 2021.
The Weakley County Reconciliation Project (WCRP) will commemorate Juneteenth at Discovery Park on Saturday, June 17.
Families are encouraged to bring their own blankets, chairs and fishing gear and enjoy food. Outside food and beverages are not allowed inside the park. Admission is free. For more information about the event, go to WCRP’s Facebook page.
The day will include food trucks, fun, fishing and fellowship. The entertainment will be provided by Crossfire Music, Kat Anderson of the BB King Allstars, J Poetry, Moe Hayslett, Craig Clay and TRuStory.
Admission is FREE for all guests. Gates open at 3:00 p.m. All guests should enter through the gate near the Train Depot.
Thanks to our partners for making this event possible:
Alisha Melton
Jim and Anna Clark
Johnson Heating and Air
Gayle and Randy Cooper
Erika Fitz
Harriette Spiegel
Vivian and Daniel Fishco
Melinda Meador
Danny Donaldson
Zevida Jones
Penny and Ernest Moser
Bobby and Melinda Goode
Nancy and Mike Hinds
Jake Bynum
Rae Creative LLC
Kiwanis Club of Martin
Robin Last
Austin Ferrell
Trudy’s Kids
Oak Grove MB Church
NxtGen Ministries
Debra Craig
Elevated Creations
Keyarra Williams
Refreshing Church
Anita Knight
Latyana Townsend
Jerry Ward Autoplex
Nancy and Roy Miller Herron
Mack Law Firm, Alicia Mack
Gary Eddings, Jr.
Los Portales of Union City
Charles Stout
John Hatler
Wendell Alexander Realty
Linda Ramsey
JMW Consulting
Martha and Evan Edinger
Discovery Park of America
Tennessee Arts Commission
WCRP (Weakley County Reconciliation Project)
