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Springfield Juneteenth Celebration

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301 South Martin Luther King Junior Drive, Springfield, IL 62703

Juneteenth, also know as Freedom Day, is the oldest African American Celebration in the United States and is celebrated worldwide.

Juneteenth, also know as Freedom Day, is the oldest African American Celebration in the United States and is celebrated worldwide. Enjoy a community wide celebration with a variety of family friendly events, music and special displays at area museums. 

The following events are planned for 2022:

June 16 & 17: Levitt Amp Series-6 PM

June 17: Noir Art Exhibit (IL State Museum)- 10AM - 4 PM and 2nd & Capitol Block Party-6 PM

June 18: Parade-10AM, Celebration-11AM-7PM

June 19: Fitness in the Park (Comer Cox Park)-9AM and Outdoor Revival (Comer Cox Park)-10 AM

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