HERMISTON — John Carbage, president of the Hermiston Cultural Awareness Coalition, is looking forward to hosting the Martin Luther King Jr. Day Peace March.
HERMISTON — The public is invited to bring a big appetite and get ready to have fun as the Hermiston Cultural Awareness Coalition hosts a Juneteenth Celebration.
The public is invited to bring a big appetite and get ready to have fun as the Hermiston Cultural Awareness Coalition hosts a Juneteenth Celebration.
It will feature a barbecue, childrenâs games and fellowship. The family-friendly event is Saturday, June 19 from 4-8 p.m. at McKenzie Park, 320 S. First St., Hermiston. There is no admission fee.
While there are picnic tables at the park, those planning to attend may bring their own chairs or blankets. People also can bring their favorite lawn games.
John Carbage, president of the coalition, said some area churches have partnered with them to coordinate the event. Juneteenth, sometimes referred to as Freedom Day, Liberation Day or Emancipation Day â is celebrated on June 19. It commemorates the emancipation of enslaved people in the United States.