Juneteenth Celebrations 2022
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For those unfamiliar with this holiday, Juneteenth is a federally-recognized U.S. holiday commemorating the liberation and emancipation of the last enslaved African people in Galveston, Texas on June 19, 1865. Annually, communities across the country celebrate this Black Independence Day through hosting festivals, showcases, picnics and other events that elevate Black people, honor Black history, embrace Black culture, and amplify Black voices. Sun Prairie will offer two days of family friendly events and programs to celebrate Juneteenth.
Friday
The Sun Prairie Public Library from 1:30pm-3:00pm. Registration recommended. All ages are welcome.
We will begin in the Community Room with a big screen reading of the picture book Opal Lee and What It Means to Be Free: The True Story of the Grandmother of Juneteenth, written by Alice Faye Duncan and illustrated by Keturah A. Bobo.
The picture book reading will be followed by an exciting community art activity led by Auzzie Dodson. Auzzie Dodson is an interdisciplinary Cultural Creator currently studying Art under the First Wave Program at UW Madison. They have a passion for colors, textures, and giving power back to underrepresented communities.
The festivities will conclude with an ice cream social and outdoor games and activities on the library lawn.
Feel free to bring along a favorite piece of fabric, 8x8 square. If you don't have one, the library will have plenty of supplies on hand.
Thank you to the Sun Prairie Public Library Foundation for funding this event and to JJ Stitches for their in-kind fabric donation.
Saturday
Carriage Hills Estate Park from 2:00pm-5:30pm.
There will be a host of community resources available, family activities, food, performances, prize give-a-ways, and more!
Date and Time
Friday Jun 17, 2022
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM CDT
