| Albuquerque |
Ronald
W. Hinson, Albuquerque New Mexico 87123, phone (505)294-8436, e-mail: rwhinson@aol.com.
For 2000, Albuquerque will celebrate Juneteenth on 17 June from 12:00 to 6:00. We will
have a Reggae band and Charmaine Neville out of New Orleans, Billy Jenkins of the world
champion St. Louis Rams, members of the New Mexico Slam IBL basketball team, bid whist
tournaments, 3-on-3 basketball tourney,vendors, career expo, voter registration, health
fair, children's showcase revue, police/military helicopters, karate exhibitons,church
choirs,political constituents state and local, buffalo soldiers, and keynote speakers
throughout the day.The event will be held at Thomas Bell
Community Center and Kirtland Park, 3001 University SE, Albuquerque NM |
| Hobbs |
The Hobbs NM Juneteenth Planning Committee, invites you to our Eighth annual
Juneteenth Celebration. On June 16th and 17th, 2000 in Hobbs, NM at Washington Park. The
Celebration begins June 16th with "The Gospel Festival in the Park". Featuring
local talent, Hobbs Community Choir,The Hobbs Men's Choir, The Hobbs Women's Choir, The
Hobbs Youth Choir, The White Family, The Hungry five, The Hodge Harmoniers, The New
Generation, Hobbs Mixed Choir and many more. Saturdays activities will start with a Parade
that will travel thru downtown and ends at Washington Park. The rest of the day will be
spent joyously celebrating this great day in "Our History" by participating in
various activities. There will be live entainments with Kliff Hanaz Entertainments
Presenting, R.B Vocalists Mister Montrell and Molikis from Dallas Tx. Rapper group (14-K)
Featuring Woody, No Shame and Quad, one of their Hit! is (Momma ain't choo proud of me.
Mr. Toby Mitchell will be the D.J. of the day and other local talented groups and
individuals. A Skit written by Ms. Evelyn Resin will be proformed., African American
story-telling, Car Show, Also 3 on 3 Basketball, Ladies Volleyball, Dominoes Tournaments,
Bingo,and games for smaller children. African American Art, T-Shirts, Clothes, Crafts,
Garage Sale, Face painting,Informative Information, and a large variety of food venders.
2500 to 3000 people is expected to attend. Anyone interested in participating in! our
Celebration call. Mr. Willie Haynes At: (505) 393-7967 or send E-mail to
juneteenth92@hotmail.com
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| Roswell |
City of Roswell New Mexico Recreation Department and and
Chaves County Branch NAACP celebrates Juneteenth at its Festival in the Park on Satuday,
June 17, 2000 at Cahoon Park from 9:00 A. M. to 8:00 PM |
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