Friday, June 18
Today's activities include the Mary Spinks-Thigpen Oratorical Scholarship contest and the Sponsors Mixer. See below for details.
Oratorical Speech
Oratorical Contest
The Mary Spinks-Thigpen Oratorical Scholarship contest will be held on Friday, June 18, 2021, at 6:30 p.m. at the New Evening Star Baptist Church.
(1st- 3rd place winners in four tiers | Kindergarten- 12th grade). More than over $2000 in scholarships!
Oratorical Contest/Mixer
Sponsors Mixer
Mixer event featuring networking, drinks and fun with sponsors and organizers. The event is BYOB. Light hors d'oeuvres will be served and a cash bar will be available. Tickets are $15.
Saturday, June 19
The celebration kicks into high gear today with a community parade on MLK Blvd. followed by a Freedom Day festival at the Amos Croutch Sr. Ball Field in North Gulfport.
Parade
Parade
Join in our community-focused celebration with a Juneteenth "Freedom Day" parade kicking off at the Isiah Fredericks Community Center, 3312 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Festival
Juneteenth Festival
Come and enjoy live entertainment, vending opportunities, activities, cultural education, children's activities, and more! Our stage show will consist of a “Gospel Extravaganza” kicking off in the morning, “Blues at Noon (R&B Hour)”, and finally the “Freedom Rally” with local hip/hop - rap artist.
Festival
"Sign O' The Times" Juneteenth Fashion & Entertainment Show
Following the parade and festival, be sure to attend the Juneteenth Entertainment & Fashion Show at the Good Deeds Center at 7:30 p.m. Click HERE to purchase your ticket.
Sunday, June 20
Our inaugural city-wide Juneteenth celebration concludes today with an Awards Ceremony honoring community icons and African-American fathers.
Awards Ceremony
Freedom Brunch & Awards Ceremony