Juneteenth Rally and Celebration

Juneteenth is a celebration honoring the day when  black slaves were legally free in the  United States. With the recent passage of House Bill 2168, Oregon officially

recognizes Juneteenth as a state holiday.” 

  The event will begin with  a rally, followed by picnicking  and celebration. Our special guest speaker will  be Holli Johnson, newly elected first African -American Director on the LCC School Board .  Other speakers will  include Florence City Councilor Sally Wantz, Siuslaw School Board Director Maureen Miltenberger, LCC Florence Dean Russ Pierson and  Rev Dr  Karen  Love Baisinger from the Florence United Methodist Church. 

Musical entertainment will be provided by  local musician and songwriter  Sunny Sundstrom . This is a family friendly event and there will be  fun  activities for the children as well.  Bring a chair and a picnic and enjoy the joyous event!