Juneteenth Day of Freedom events to be held in Carbondale

CARBONDALE, Ill. (KFVS) - The African American Museum of Southern Illinois will host Juneteenth events June 13-19.

The events include:

Monday, June 13

Meet at Rock Hill Baptist Church at 5 p.m. March down Main Street to Woodlawn Cemetery. Following a ceremony at the cemetery, return to Rock Hill via Walnut Street. A program will be held at Rock Hill Baptist Church featuring Marlene Rivera and Troupe.

Tuesday, June 14

• Panel discussion on “The Busine$$ of Ballin’”
• Time - 6 p.m.
• Location - African American Museum of Southern Illinois in the University Mall

Wednesday, June 15

• Juneteenth Lunch and Learn
• Presenters - Anna Jackson, Austin Lane, Ph.D. and Lori Crenshaw Bryant, J.D.
• Time - Noon
• Location - Carbondale Civic Center

Thursday, June 16

• Movie - “King Richard”
• Time - Concession stand opens at 7 p.m. and movie starts at 8 p.m.
• Location - Carbondale Super Block

Friday, June 17

• Block Party
• Time - 3 p.m. to 8 p.m.
• Location - Eurma Hayes Center parking lot and Birch Street

Saturday, June 18

• Parade - Starts on North Washington Street at Jackson Street to James & Thelma Walker Avenue to Wall Street. Activities will take place in Attucks Park after the parade
• Time - Line up at 9:30 a.m. and start time is 10 a.m.
• Grand Marshall - Dorothy Lewis

Sunday, June 19

• Gospel Sing
• Time - 3 p.m.
• Location - SIU Student Center Auditorium

According to the museum, the events are free and open to the public.

For more information, you can contact the African American Museum at 618-457-2217.

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