From our weekly Political Calendar posted on Sundays by AZ Blue Meanie:
Saturday, June 14, 3:00 p.m.: Tucson’s 44th Annual Juneteenth Celebration, at the Donna Liggins Recreational Center, 2160 N. 6th Avenue (Tucson). Activities include speakers, basketball tournament, dancing, face painting, carnival games, cotton candy, popcorn and more! Community resources, workshops, arts & crafts, and vendors, entertainment, and soul food plate free from 3:00-4;30 p.m. For more information visit our web site Tucson’s 2014 Juneteenth Festival and Celebration or our Facebook page.
More info at 520-499-7014, jtfestival2014@aol.com.
Theme is “Today’s Youth, Tomorrow’s Leaders!” Juneteenth schedule below from 3 to 9 p.m.:
- TUSD Essay Contest
- YMCA / IT Basketball Tournament
- Speakers
- Dancing
- Face Painting
- Carnival Games
- Community Resources
- Cotton Candy, Popcorn and More
- Arts and Crafts
- Vendors
- Soul Food and a variety of other delicious foods
- Workshops
- Entertainment
14th ? I’m pretty sure it’s the 19th.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juneteenth
You’re right Tip, the actual Juneteenth celebration is on June 19, but in Tucson the celebration is going to be held on June 14. So celebrate twice.
Greetings
The 44th Annual Juneteenth Festival will be a blast. Se you there! Sharif/Planning Committee Chair