For information about this event, please contact Tiffany Harris at 90 or Rodeo The event will include activities for children, contest, family tents (must register online), food trucks, informational booths, and a vendor market. This is a family friendly, community celebration committed to encourage improved community interactions, educate, and bring a sense of pride to the community as a whole. Today, we celebrate Juneteenth as a commemoration of the ending of slavery and as a celebration of African-American culture and achievements. Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation. What is Juneteenth? On June 19, 1865, Union soldiers informed thousands of enslaved men, women, and children in Galveston, Texas that the war was over and they were free, 2 1/2 years after Pres. The festival will include speakers, music, informational booths, food trucks, children's activities (face painting) and and opportunity for individuals and families to picnic, enjoy the festivities and celebrate gay pride at an open and welcoming event.
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This is a free event and all ages are welcome. This ceremony will include speeches, a performance of TAPS as well as the laying of the wreath. Local VFW Posts will host the annual Memorial Day Ceremony to honor fallen soldiers and POW's. Veteran Memorial at Front and Centre Street They welcome musicians from all over the country and encourage audience participation with singing and dancing in the streets. This annual event has been providing free community concerts for 15 years in Fernandina Beach. If you are interested in hosting your own event, information can be found here: Special EventsĪpril 1, May 6, June 3, Aug 5, Sept 2, and October 7. If you have any questions pertaining to a listed event, please call the Parks & Recreation Department at (904) 310-3375. The City of Fernandina Beach is not managing these events. The following events have received special event permits through the City of Fernandina Beach.