FESTIVALS
JUNETEENTH 
June 16-June 19, 2011
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Purpose
Flint’s Juneteenth Celebration is designed to provide Flint area residents with activities and events that share and celebrate African Americans Day of Independence. The celebration's primary focus is to build bridges of understanding and promote goodwill and strong communities.
History
“Juneteenth” acknowledges the abolishment of slavery and recognizes the Emancipation Proclamation. Historically, Texas was the first state to celebrate “Juneteenth” or Freedom Day. Today “Juneteenth” is celebrated in many U.S. cities by an increasing number of American citizens and was recently (2005) made a state holiday in Michigan.
“Juneteenth” is known to be the oldest African American Celebration in the United States and is recognized as a state holiday in several states. Most recently the state of Connecticut.
Description and Events
Flint’s 2011 Juneteenth Celebration is planned for four BIG days, June 16th through the 19th. Activities include The Coalition for Positive Youth Developments Youth Recognition Dinner, Flints Largest Parades, Salem Housings Juneteenth Fun Day, Dodge Ball. Outdoor concerts, The Juneteenth Gospel Concert, Poets, Storytellers and a Kool Aid Make-N contest plus more.
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The Committee
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Riverbank Park in Downtown Flint
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Tickets:
Fee'd events:
Car Wash- Donation
Kool Aid Make-N contest $25
Dodge Ball (10 person teams) $20
Stage Time- 7=Mins $25-15 Mins,$50-3o Mins & $75-45 Mins
Parade-Donation requested
Info Phone: 810-239-2901
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Dates & Times
Dates:
June 16-June 19, 2011Times:
16th- 5:30-8:30 GCCARD
16th- 7:30-9:30pm Dodge Ball Kearsley Street
17th- 3pm-10pm Riverbank Park
18th- 12-9:30 Riverbank Park
18th- 10am-3pm- Max Brandon Park
19th- 11am-9:30 pm Riverbank Park
19th- 11am-5:30 pm Max Brandon Park
19th- 5:30 pm Max Brandon Park Parade begins
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Buick Gallery & Research Center - 303 Walnut Street, Flint, MI 48503
Phone: 810-237-3440
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Flint Institute of Arts - 1120 E. Kearsley Street, Flint, MI 48503
Phone: 810-234-1695
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Greater Flint Arts Council - 816 S. Saginaw Street, Flint, MI 48502
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Baymont Inn & Suites - 4160 Pier North Blvd, Flint, MI 48504
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Thompson Creek Turkey Farm - 2160 W. Hill Road, Flint, MI 48507
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Genesee Valley Center - G-3341 S. Linden Road (at Miller Road), Flint, MI 48507
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