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ORLANDO, Fla. — State Sen. Geraldine Thompson is putting the final touches on her Junteenth festival, and she’s hoping you’ll take part.

Thompson promises it will be a “celebration like no other” on Saturday in Orlando.

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Thompson’s office is organizing the event in partnership with the City of Orlando and the Association to Preserve African Society, History and Tradition, Inc.

The Juneteenth festival will run from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. on June 15.

It will take place at Camping World Stadium’s East Plaza Lounge.

Organizers promise a celebration of food, dance and culture to honor our country’s Black history.

READ: Juneteenth: What is it; what to know about the holiday that celebrates slavery’s end

The event will be free and open to the public.

Parking will also be free and is available in Lot 6 on Rio Grande Avenue.

Your RSVP is encouraged and you can click here to do so.

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