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SUMMARY:Rockford Juneteenth Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Juneteenth1865\, produced by Rockford Community leader Tommy Meeks is excited to announce its return for the 35th Juneteenth Celebration. This event is the longest-running Juneteenth Celebration in the state of Illinois! President of ICRG (Inner City Reconstruction Group) and Founder of Rockford Juneteenth Celebrations\, Tommy Meeks\, created Juneteenth1865 with the sole mission of promoting and cultivating knowledge and appreciation of African American history. \nJuneteenth\, also known as Freedom Day\, celebrates the emancipation of slavery in the United States. It commemorates June 19\, 1865\, when the last enslaved African Americans held in Confederate states were finally freed by the Union army. Six months later\, the Thirteenth Amendment officially made slavery illegal throughout the “entire” United States. Juneteenth has been observed since 1866. \nSchedule of Events: \n\n\n\n\n\n\nTime\nEvent\n\n\n1:00 PM\nOpening Community Prayer\n\n\n1:05 PM\nMessage from Tommy Meeks – 35 Years of Juneteenth\n\n\n1:15 PM\nDistrict 205 Student Karaoke Contest with Matt Simpson\n\n\n2:00 PM\nPerformance: Young Eagles Soaring featuring Trinity Rucker\n\n\n2:30 PM\nLady & the Tramp\n\n\n2:50 PM\nJuneteenth Queen Introduction\n\n\n3:00 PM\nInterview with Benny Horton\, 7th African American All Conference Quarterback\n\n\n3:15 PM\nR&B Performance: JC & the Crew\n\n\n3:40 PM\n1975 East High School 50-Year Reunion & Recognition featuring Russell Pope and Tribute to Jerry Latin\n\n\n4:00 PM\nLocal Elected Officials\n\n\n4:15 PM\nPerformance: Fabbie’s Dance Group\n\n\n4:30 PM\nTraditional Juneteenth Awards & Queen Presentation\n\n\n5:00 PM\nLive at Levings Talent Show ($1\,000 Giveaway)\, hosted by Harlan Jefferson\n\n\n5:30 PM\nCommunity Awards presented by GoRockford\n\n\n6:00 PM\nSoul Dj & Closing\n\n\n8:30 PM\nLive Performance: Synergy Band at Hard Rock Live\n\n\n9:15 PM\nHeadlining Performance: Lakeside at Hard Rock Live
URL:https://wdjrradio.net/event/rockford-juneteenth-celebration/
LOCATION:Sinnissippi Park Music Shell\, 2010 Arlington Ave\, Rockford\, IL\, 61107\, United States
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