Juneteenth Caravan

222 St. Louis Street,Baton Rouge LA 70802

18 June, 2022

Description

The Baton Rouge African American Museum (BRAAM), Community Against Drugs and Violence (CADAV), The City of Baton Rouge and State Representative C Denise Marcelle celebrate Juneteenth together in solidarity on June 18th. In the wake of the Coronavirus pandemic, in Baton Rouge three entities hosted the inaugural Juneteenth celebrations unified in one common effort: The Inaugural Unified Juneteenth Caravan 2020. Due to COVID19 and social distancing being a requirement a city-wide Social Distancing the Sadie Roberts- Joseph Caravan emerged. One Hundred Participants will be registered to participate. Only one vehicle per household, group or organization. We ask that you decorate your vehicle in Juneteenth fashion with a message. Parade line-up will begin at 9:30 am, 222 St. Louis Street (In front of the Court House) We will be parking according to line-up and be able to pull out at 11:15 am. Overflow at 605 St. Louis Street. Day of Event Down St. Louis to pass the new museum (merge cars) then left on South Blvd (merge cars waiting at current museum) continue left on East Blvd. turn right onto North Blvd, turn left onto Acadian, then right on Gus Young Ave.Individual Participants 25.00 and Elected Officials 100.00 and can made via the link below or checks can be made payable to The Odell S Williams African American Museum.SponsorsThe Odell S Williams African American MuseumThe City of Baton RougeScotlandville CDCCADAV, INCState Representative C. Denise Marcelle