Inaugural Long Branch Juneteenth Celebration

328 Broadway,Long Branch NJ 07740

18 June, 2022

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The library is proud to be hosting Long Branch's Inaugural Juneteenth Celebration! The library is proud to be hosting Long Branch's Inaugural Juneteenth Celebration! At 1pm on Saturday, June 18th, please join us for this festive event that celebrates the end of slavery in the United States. In 1863, during the American Civil War, Pres. Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation, which declared more than three million slaves living in the Confederate states to be free. More than two years would pass, however, before the news reached African Americans living in Texas. It was not until Union soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas, on June 19, 1865, that the state’s residents finally learned that slavery had been abolished. The former slaves immediately began to celebrate with prayer, feasting, song, and dance. During this event, you can expect the following: Food vendors Guest speakers Genealogy Research DJ performance Local author presence Bouncy house Entertainment Local businesses selling wares such as clothing, jewelry, accessories and moreWe thank the following sponsors for making this event possible: Long Branch Police Patrolman's Benevolent Association Local #10Monmouth Medical CenterAmerigroupGruninMaurice Snell Real Estate ProfessionalRev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial GuildMeal at NoonLong Branch Housing AuthorityIf you have any questions about the event, please contact Nekesha Marshall at [email protected].