Juneteenth Celebrated in Chester June 18-19

JUNETEENTH WEEKEND CELEBRATION

June 18 – 19, 2011

Free and Open to the Public

On the grounds of St. Daniel’s United Methodist Church

315 Edwards Street, Chester, PA

Rain or Shine

Saturday Rain Location (11am – 5pm)

Leake Plaza, 7^th & Yarnall Streets, Chester, PA

Join us in observing the nation’s oldest holiday celebrating the end of slavery in the USA. Juneteenth derives its name from a proclamation received on June 19, 1865, in Galveston, Texas, that “All slaves were free.” In memory of this momentous occasion, Juneteenth marks that day with festivities to promote and cultivate knowledge and appreciation of African American history and culture. 

Saturday, June 18, 2011      

DJ and Emcee – DBG Enterprises & Records – Greg Williams

11:00 AM – 8:00 PM  

Gospel  Choirs -  Soloists -  Praise Dancers  -  Dancin’ in the Street -  Step Shows -  Celebratory Gospel and Jazz -  History of Juneteenth -  Drill Teams -  Gospel Rap -  Voter Registration -  Health Fair -  Gospel and Jazz Concerts – Juneteenth Keynote Speaker - Children Activities -  Juneteenth Pageant -  Special Exhibitors -  Face Painting and more.

Food Vendors – Fried Fish - Chicken - Ribs - Hot Sausages - Boardwalk Fries and more.

Retail Vendors – Juneteenth T-Shirts – Hats - Jewelry - African Paraphernalia – Pocketbooks - African American Dolls - Souvenirs and more. 

Saturday Special Attractions  

• 11:00 AM - Grand Opening Ceremony

Mayor Wendell Butler - Susan Coe/Praise Team

Joe Kane/Instrumental - Carroll Sisters

African Dance and Drum Ensemble

• 12:00 NOON

Gospel Concert - Rodney Bradley & Friends Choir

Praise Dancers

• 1:00 PM

Dancin’ in the Street

Jazz Vocalist – BDG Enterprises

Step Show Competition

• 2:00 PM

Gospel Choir/Soloist

Juneteenth Keynote Speaker – Rev. Dr. William McClain                                                        Professor of Homiletics & Preaching - Washington, DC

Jazz Vocalist – BDG Enterprises

• 3:00 PM

State Rep. Thaddeus Kirkland

City Councilmen John Linder and Portia West

Gospel Rap – Dirk and Dondi

Drill Team/Step Show

Dancin’ in the Street 

• 4:00 PM

Jazz Concert – Barbara D. Mills

• 5:00 PM

Juneteenth Pageant

Where:  F. Donald Jones Center, 315 Edwards Street, Chester, PA 19013

Special Guest:  W. Carter (R & B Artist from New York City)

Tickets – $5.00 per person

For tickets information call (302) 475-1186,   (302) 593-1007 or (610) 876-8152

Sunday, June 19, 2011 @ 9:30 AM

A special worship is planned with Keynote Speaker Rev. Dr. William McClain bringing the message. Lunch served immediately following worship.

For Event Info Call                                                                   Sponsored by St. Daniel’s UMC                 

(610) 494-1999 or (610) 876-6420                                       Juneteenth Celebration Committee

Bring your own chairs                                                             Rev. Herbert Coe, Sr. Pastor