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City of Longmont Announces Juneteenth Celebration Featuring Grammy Award-Winning Artist Chrisette Michele

22jun1:00 pm6:00 pmCity of Longmont Announces Juneteenth Celebration Featuring Grammy Award-Winning Artist Chrisette Michele

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LONGMONT, CO – May 1, 2024 – The city of Longmont, Colorado is thrilled to announce its highly anticipated Juneteenth Celebration has been scheduled for 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 22, 2024, at Roosevelt Park (700 Longs Peak Avenue, Longmont, 80501). The family-oriented event is free to the public and promises to be a day filled with music, entertainment, and cultural significance.

Headlining this extraordinary celebration will be Grammy award-winning artist Chrisette Michele, known for her soulful and captivating performances. Michele’s presence at the event will undoubtedly make this Juneteenth Celebration a historic moment in Longmont’s history. In addition to the incredible musical talent of Chrisette Michele, the event will feature a lineup of talented DJs who will keep the energy high throughout the day. Attendees will also have the opportunity to indulge in a variety of delicious food options from local food trucks and explore a diverse range of vendors offering unique products and services. 

Shiquita Yarbrough, Juneteenth celebration event planner, local community leader, and the first Black woman elected to Longmont City Council, expressed her enthusiasm about the upcoming event, stating, “We’re excited to be bringing our Juneteenth celebration to Longmont for its third year. It’s a wonderful opportunity for everyone to come together and celebrate our shared heritage.”

Juneteenth is a holiday celebrated annually that commemorates the emancipation of enslaved people in the United States. This holiday originated in Galveston, Texas, where on this date in 1865 – following the Civil War – slaves were declared free under the 1862 Emancipation Proclamation. In addition, the holiday is observed for celebrating Black culture and the progress continuing to be made in our society. 

For more information about Longmont’s Juneteenth Celebration and updates on the program schedule, visit: http://www.longmontjuneteenth.com

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Time

(Saturday) 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Location

Roosevelt Park

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