Hamden Juneteenth Celebration hosted by Hamden Recreation

Hamden CT

13 June, 2022

3:44 PM

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Hamden Juneteenth Celebration3pm - 6pmTown Center Park2761 Dixwell Ave. 06518https://fb.me/e/1WtygLrLA Join us for a Juneteenth Celebration at Town Center Park on Sunday, June 19th from 3-6pm. Juneteenth is a holiday celebrated on June 19th to commemorate the emancipation of enslaved people in the US. The holiday was first celebrated in Texas, where on that date in 1865, in the aftermath of the Civil War, slaves were declared free under the terms of the 1862 Emancipation Proclamation. There will be live music from DJ Charlie Rock, a spiritual medley performance, Fire Vehicle and Equipment demos by the Hamden Fire Dept., and more.If you are interested in participating in this event in any way, please call Miss Sallie in the Dept. of Recreation now at 203-287-2579