Juneteenth, also known as Juneteenth Independence Day or Freedom Day, is the oldest known holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States.
Dating back to 1865, it was on June 19 that Union soldiers, led by Major General Gordon Granger, landed in Galveston, Texas with the news that the war was over and the slaves were now free.
Juneteenth today celebrates the freedom and achievements of African Americans while encouraging continued self-development and respect for all cultures.
The mission of the Southwest Louisiana Juneteenth Committee (SWLA) is to commemorate the end of slavery in the United States by celebrating the joys of freedom, educating the community about African-American heritage, and promoting positive cultural interaction.
Each year, the SWLA Juneteenth Committee organizes various events in honor of the Juneteenth holiday (June 19), including the SWLA Juneteenth Music Festival.
Events will take place as follows:
-SWLA Juneteenth presents Essay/Poster Contest – April 1, 12:00 pm – June 1, 12:00 pm
-Thursday. – 8 of Junehe 14:00-18:00, Juneteenth Job FairDowntown Convention Center, 124 S. Buchanan St.
-Fri. – June 9he 09 a.m., Juneteenth Flag Raising and Opening CeremoniesLafayette Consolidated Government, 705 W. University
-He sat. – June 10thhe 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., 1street Annual “Show Me Watcha Got Show”800 E Vermillion St,
-Tuesday – June 13he 18:00, 40 acres and a muleVia Zoom
-Thursday. – June, 15heThe Story of June Nineteenth11:00 am, Camp Performance, Wonderland Performing Arts, 2807 Johnston
-Thursday. – June, 15heThe Story of June Nineteenth7:30 p.m., Opening Night, Wonderland Performing Arts, 2807 Johnston St.
-Fri. – June 16he 6:00-10:00 p.m., Banquet / Parade June 16Downtown Convention Center, 124 S. Buchanan St.
-Fri. – June 16he 6:00-10:00 p.m., Juneteenth Essay/Poster ContestDowntown Convention Center, 124 S. Buchanan
-Fri. – June 16heThe Story of June Nineteenth7:30 p.m., Storytelling Presentation, Wonderland Performing Arts, 2807 Johnston St.
-He sat. – June 17he 7 am, Juneteenth Sickle WalkHeymann Historical Park, 1500 S. Orange St.
-He sat. – June 17he 4-8pm, SWLA June Nineteenth FestivalHeymann Historical Park, 1500 S. Orange St.
-He sat. – June 17heThe Story of June Nineteenth7:30 pm, Storytelling Presentation, Wonderland Performing Arts, 2807 Johnston
-Sun. – June 18heThe Story of June Nineteenth2:00 p.m., Storytelling Presentation, Wonderland Performing Arts, 2807 Johnston St.
-Mon. – 19th of Junehe 10:00 – 15:00, Juneteenth A Celebration of Freedom800 E Vermilion St.
-Mon. – 19th of Junehe 6:00-8:00 p.m., MTM June Nineteenth CommemorationDowntown Convention Center, 124 S. Buchanan
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Southwest Louisiana Juneteenth Committee event is scheduled for June 8
