Juneteenth
June 19 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
The Garrett County NAACP is hosting a Juneteenth celebration on Friday, June 19th, from 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
The day begins at the nearby Bethel Center with a performance of spirituals by the Garrett Choral Arts Society. Following the performance, the event moves to the Leo Martin Memorial Park in Mountain Lake Park for an afternoon of community and culture.
The celebration features keynote speaker Carmen Jackson, historian Karen White, and local poets. The schedule also includes an African dance class, an open mic, food trucks, and various activities for children, such as games and face painting.
The entire community is invited to attend. More details can be found at www.facebook.com/GarrettNAACP.
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