St. Lucie County celebrates the 23rd Annual Juneteenth Celebration
St. Lucie County’s Parks & Recreation Department will host a variety of activities to commemorate the 23rd Annual Juneteenth Celebration. Recognized as a U.S. federal holiday by President Biden in 2021, Juneteenth commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans.
Activities planned for St. Lucie County’s Juneteenth Celebration include:
• Community Celebration of Freedom on Saturday, June 10 from 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. at Lawnwood Stadium, 1805 Quincy Ave. in Fort Pierce. Activities will be held on the backside of the stadium. This fun-filled day for the entire community will include performances, live music, food vendors, children’s activities, adult craft area, product vendors, resource vendors and much more.
• Uncrowned Queens and Kings Event on Tuesday, June 13 from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Havert L. Fenn Center, 2000 Virginia Ave. in Fort Pierce. The Juneteenth Committee honors unsung men and women in our community. These notable individuals have made considerable differences in their homes, families, churches, businesses and neighborhoods. Light refreshments will be served.
For more information call 772-462-1844 or visit: https://www.stlucieco.gov/…/Components/News/News/9404/2796
