GRAMBLING, La. (KNOE) – The City of Grambling is hosting the 5th Annual Juneteenth Heritage Festival from Saturday, June 8 through Wednesday, June 19.
KNOE’s Jasmine Bingham attended the Bake Off, Juneteenth Parade and Entrepreneur Fair. People from all over Northeast Louisiana traveled to the City of Grambling to enjoy games, prizes, baked goods, candy tossing, educational workshops and more.
The Mayor of Grambling said, ” The City of Grambling hosts the Juneteenth Festival each year to celebrate our freedom. This is our way of bringing the community together to honor our heritage and educate the community on the history behind Juneteenth.”
The Festival includes the following events and dates:
Saturday, June 8
- Official Opening
- Miss Juneteenth Pageant
Sunday, June
- Poetry Contest
- Gospel Concert
Monday, June 10
- Financial Literacy Workshop
Tuesday, June 11
- Annual Bake Off
- Let’s Talk Grambling
Wednesday, June 12
- City Wide Bible Study
Thursday, June 13
- Health Fair
Friday, June 14
- Annual Juneteenth Gala
Saturday, June 15
- Juneteenth Heritage Wellness Walk
- Juneteenth Parade
- Entrepreneur Fair
Monday, June 17
- City Wide Exercise
Tuesday, June 18
- Mimosas & Marigolds
Wednesday, June 19
- Fishing Tournament
For more information on the City of Grambling’s Juneteenth Festival visit www.cityofgrambling.org.
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