Juneteenth Anchorage Citywide Celebration-FREE TO ATTEND

300 W 9th Ave,Anchorage AK 99501

18 June, 2022

Description

Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States! We are pleased to call you our n Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States! We are pleased to call you our neighbor and hope that you will support this event as a vendor, sponsor, or attendee. Juneteenth celebrates a  point in African American history that change the direction of our future and transcended generations and is a MUST for our community to remember. The Juneteenth Anchorage Citywide Celebration will be marked with celebrations, guest speakers, entertainment, learning our history and family gatherings. It is a time for reflection and rejoicing. It is a time for assessment, self-improvement and for planning the future. Its growing popularity signifies a level of maturity and dignity in America long overdue. In cities across the country, people of all races, nationalities and religions are joining hands to truthfully acknowledge a period in our history that shaped and continues to influence our society today. Sensitized to the conditions and experiences of others, only then can we make significant and lasting improvements in our society.  Saturday June 18th & Sunday June 19th is the celebration weekend! 1pm-6pm Delany Park strip -Retail Vendors -Resource Vendors -Bounce Houses -Entertainment -Speakers & Proclamations -Dance Competition and more! Save the date details to come........... To support making this event more affordable for vendors prices have been dropped due to COVID-19 and the need to support our community. $100 for non food vendors for 1 day and $175 for non food vendors for 2 days $150 for food vendors for 1 day and $250 for food vendors for 2 days $200 for Food Trucks for 1 day and $300 for food trucks for 2 days (food vendors must be permitted through the MOA's health department . Call 907-343-4200 you must have all proper permits submitted by June 1, 2022) PLEASE READ: ALL VENDORS MUST BRING THEIR OWN TABLES, CHAIRS AND TENTS AND WILL BE GIVEN A 10 BY 10 SPACE (equal to a parking spot). IN ADDITION VENDORS WILL BE PLACED EVERY OTHER SPOT TO SUPPORT SOCIAL DISTANCING AND PROTOCOLS. for vendor questions please call Bethanee at 907-764-5452 or email [email protected]