It was on Jthat Union soldiers, led by Maj. “Juneteenth” is a blend of two words: “June” and “nineteenth” and is a federal holiday commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African Americans. “The proceeds from the raffle benefit our Each One, Teach One youth program.”
“We have a really nice raffle this year with 25 different prizes, “ said Smith. Retail vendors with lotions and body products, jewelry, clothing as well as other items will join education vendors including Stonewall Alliance Center, 6th Street Youth Center, Haven of Hope on Wheels, Ampla Health, Hmong Cultural Center, Southside Oroville African American Historical Society, Oroville Chamber of Commerce and representatives from Chico State and Butte College. “We have about 42 vendors including 12 food vendors serving barbecue, fried chicken, jerk chicken, fried fish and shrimp, Mexican food, hot dogs, fruit and ice cream,” said Smith. “The kids who complete the obstacle course will get medals.” “For the kids, we’ll have a water slide, bounce house and obstacle course,” said Smith.
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This free public event includes information booths from local service agencies, arts and crafts vendors, food booths and children’s activities. Park, 2921 B Street at Burlington Avenue. The festivities really start to heat up in the afternoon and on into the early evening from 3 to 7 p.m. A taco truck will be serving free tacos to those who attend the tournament. To register in advance, call 53 or just show up that morning to play. to noon at Oroville High School, 1535 Bridge St. The celebration kicks off with the second annual Tavian McCarter Basketball Tournament, a three-on-three basketball tournament for youth and adults from 8 a.m. “We’re inviting everyone to come out to celebrate freedom with the AAFCC with education, music, dancing, food and a whole lot of community family fun,” said Cissy Smith, AAFCC assistant director. Park will be bustling with activity including live music and dance, food and vendors when the African American Family & Cultural Center hosts the 11th Annual Juneteenth Celebration on June 17.
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