Prior to the Festival

Reading in the Schools
Youth from across the Twin Cities learn about their history through the Juneteenth History in the Schools sponsored by Target Stores. Youth are invited to submit an essay about what they have learned. Winners announced at the Kumbayah . . . The Juneteenth Story.

This year, 2010, we have decided to have our celebration extended for two days:
Saturday, June 19th 8:30 am. to 6:30 pm. (location to be determined) and
Sunday, June 20th 6:30 pm. to 8:30 pm. (location be determined)

We would like all Twin Cities citizens to join us in celebrating our 25th year in rejoicing our heritage.

Kumbayah . . . The Juneteenth Story (by Rose McGee)
An all ages play about a very ugly time in United States’ history.

The Underground Railroad Re-enactment –
Depart June 12, 2009 (p.m.); returns June 13, 2009 (a.m.)
Take a journey through time and experience the perils and trials that our ancestors faced during their journey from slavery to freedom.

The MLK Tennis Buffs and USTA Northern will offer interactive tennis activities for Twin Cities Juneteenth festival attendees. Participants will be able to play tennis, win prizes and get information about tennis programming in their community. All levels beginner to advanced are welcome.

The MLK Tennis Buffs and USTA Northern will also be hosting the Ernestine King/Twin Cities Juneteenth Tennis Tournament June 18-21. For more information contact Tony Stingley (952) 358-3289, email stingley@northern.usta.com or log on to www.northern.usta.com, click on TennisLink, Adult Tournaments and enter tournament ID 550012140.

Juneteenth Festival

Morning Activities

• Welcome the participants of the Underground Railroad
• Juneteenth Day Parade
• Minneapolis Urban League, Penn and Plymouth Avenues - Kicks off at 10:00 a.m.
  

Afternoon Activities

Community Festival at Theo Wirth Park Kicks off at 11:00 a.m. and includes:
NdCAD’s Reading Village
Urging connections between reading, dreams and vision celebrities, athletes, and community leaders share a vibrant array of stories.

Health and Wellness Pavilion
A resource rich venue for information about your mind, body and soul.

African-American History Pavilion
A living exhibit packed with dramatic re-enactments, artistic renderings of historical struggles, punctuated by the stories told by local elders.

The Marketplace
From the best fish and ribs in town to most vibrant collection of African arts and crafts to emerging businesses and necessary non-profit the marketplace has it all.

Obsidian Arts’ Village
TAWU artists lead art-making activities and storytellers and educators share Africa with all who will listen.

Entertainment Stage Line Up

Segment Host: Ms. Jeweleen Jackson

Segment Host: Mr. Kwame Anderson

Segment Host: Mr. Mackey Moe