JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — The City of Johns Creek will host its annual Juneteenth celebration June 21.
From 5 to 9 p.m., residents are invited to celebrate the holiday, which commemorates the end of slavery in the United States.
To be held at Newtown Park, 3150 Old Alabama Road, the celebration will feature food, activities, performances and fun. Johns Creek elected officials have been invited to make remarks about the commemoration.
The event is free and open to the public.
The celebration kicks off with national anthems and will include live musical performances by the Wonders of Worship Youth Choir, Karla Harris Quartet and Okorie “OkCello” Johnson.
A keynote speaker also will be featured.
Celebrated since 1866, the holiday marks the arrival of Union forces in Galveston, Texas, on June 19, 1865.
— Jon Wilcox
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