Homewood-Flossmoor Juneteenth Festival

999 Kedzie Avenue,Flossmoor IL 60422

19 June, 2021

Description

Celebrating Black Culture, Pride, and Power in Homewood-Flossmoor Homewood-Flossmoor Juneteenth Festival 2021 The Homewood-Flossmoor Juneteenth Festival is a celebration of African American culture as expressed through food, music, dance, and arts. Our mission is to provide an environment that celebrates and showcases the uniqueness, power, and endurance of African Americans. Vision: To have a community that is more knowledgeable and motivated to preserve our cultural heritage. To increase awareness and promote the Black Businesses in the Homewood and Flossmoor communities. We would also like to attract potential residents and business owners by highlighting the diversity and sense of community in our neighborhood. ​Where: Homewood-Flossmoor High School South Parking Lot When: Saturday, June 19, 2021 | 11:00 AM - 6:30 PM Attendance Time Slots: 11:00 - 1:30 PM | 1:30 - 4:00 PM | 4:00 - 6:30 PM *Due to COVID restrictions we will only be allowing 1,000 patrons in during each time slot. Parking: Homewood-Flossmoor High School North Building, Parker Junior High School, Flossmoor Village Hall Festival Schedule TBA For more details visit: www.youmatter2.org/juneteenth This inaugural festival was organized by You Matter 2 in conjunction with the Village of Flossmoor, Village of Homewood, Homewood-Flossmoor High School, and K. Carlton Inc. This festival is sponsored by Martell. You Matter 2 provides youth with a safe space to develop positive relationships, leadership skills, and discover their passions. Our mission is to provide opportunities for youth to serve and make a difference in their community.