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Councilwoman Ju’Coby Pittman, the Ritz Theater & Museum and the City of Jacksonville will host the Bold City’s 4th annual Jacksonville Emancipation Celebration on May 19 at James Weldon Johnson Park.
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Jacksonville Emancipation Celebration festival to be held Thursday
The celebration will feature local African American food trucks and vendors, live performances from Jacksonville’s best musicians, dancers and more. Author: First Coast News Staff Published: 7:34 AM EDT May 20, 2021 Updated: 7:34 AM EDT May 20, 2021
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. The first annual Jacksonville Emancipation Celebration will take place on Thursday.
Jacksonville’s Emancipation Celebration will feature local African American food trucks and vendors, live performances from Jacksonville’s best musicians, dancers and poets, fun activities for the kids, a Community Art Project and a historical display.
Local historical organizations will also lend their expertise to weave educational stories throughout the performances and activities. The festival will begin at 11 a.m. and close out at 8 p.m. at James Weldon Johnson Park.