Salina Juneteenth Celebration Committee
The Salina, Kansas Juneteenth Celebration Committee (SKJCC) would like to invite you to support the City of Salina's City-Wide Juneteenth Celebration. The Celebration takes place on Saturday, June 17, 2023. We are excited about this year's Celebration under the direction of a new chairperson, Ms. Margaret Dixon.
Event organizers have planned activities that include a Juneteenth parade, history, health assessments, giving away scholarships, fun and food.
Food Vendors
Keeping with honoring the culture, food options at the Salina Juneteenth Celebration include, KC Food Truck, BBQ, Street Tacos, Faith Cuisine, Mesquite and Texas Soul Food.
June 17 schedule of events
The celebration promises to be a full day of vibrant activities presenting opportunities for companies to market their products and services. Individuals and companies can receive two free Juneteenth Dance tickets for their contribution of $250 or more.
PROCLAMATION READING - 9:30 AM, CITY LIGHTS STAGE, 126 S. SANTA FE
PARADE -10:00 AM
CELEBRATION - 12:00 - 4:00 PM,
Celebration at Oakdale Park will feature vendors, live music, poetry, games, activities for kids SKJCC
There will also be a dance at the Quality Inn, 2110 W. Crawford Street from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m.
DJ Monroe will be providing music for the evening.
Dance Ticket Price
$35/Couple
$20 for single ticket
Contact Vi Moffett, 785-787-0410, for more information about the dance.
One hundred percent of the donations will go to funding this year's celebration and scholarships for high school age youth. Donations can be mailed to: SKICC, 502 Berkshire Dr., Salina, KS 67401
Donations can also be made via our website: https://salinajuneteenth.org/
EVENT SPONSORS:
City of Salina
Accessible Home Health
Greater Salina Community Foundation
adi Systems
MAHASKA