ARIZONA
Tucson
- Tucson, Arizona will host its 29th Annual Juneteenth Festival and Celebration at the
Kennedy Park Fiesta Area, (Ajo and La Cholla), June 18-20. Friday will feature a gospel
and inspirational program; Saturday will be a variety program featuring Barbea Williams
Performing Dance Company, Blo Lyte funk/r&b band and The Spencer Brothers - 10 and 12
year old r&b singing sensations from Hawaii; Guests will enjoy the sounds of blues on
Sunday with scheduled guest artist, Andre Jr. Boy Jones. Other Juneteenth activities
include: A Freedom run - May 17 6:00 a.m. @ Pima College Gospel Song Fest - (Time/Place
TBA) Scholarship presentation - June 19 at the Park Mural dedication - June 20 4:00 p.m. @
River Park. For more information call Burney Starks, (520)617-7385 or e-mail
bstarks@tusd.k12.az.us Committee Chairman is Dr. Johnny Bowens (520)206-6030. Come out and
join us - we've had 28 years of experience.
Phoenix
- The 31st Annual Juneteenth Celebration will be held in Phoenix, Arizona on June 19, 1999
from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Eastlake Park on 16th Street and Jefferson. The event
includes a main stage of continuous entertainment, crafts, an art show, a children's area,
basketball tournament finals, fun and food for the entire family. The deadline for vendors
is May 28, 1999. This event is brought to you by Juneteenth Tradition, Inc. and the City
of Phoenix. For further information, please call (602) 256-3113 or e-mail LSolding@ci.phoenix.az.us
Yuma
- Juneteenth Celebration June 19, 1999 at Carver Park and John Morris Cottage 13th Ave,
& 4th St. in Yuma, Arizona. Live Music, Food, and Activities for the whole family. For
more information contact Caroline Bell (520)783-5076 or Alfred Jernigan (520)343-9974
Chandler
- The 9th Annual Juneteenth Celebration will be helded in Chandler, AZ, Saturday, June 19,
1999, from 5:00 PM-11:00 PM at the Zora Folley Memorial Park, 601 E. Frye Rd. (1/2 mile
east of Arizona Ave. on Frye Rd.) Enjoy an exciting evening of entertainment, food,
vendors and family fun. Meet, greet and get autographs from members of the Arizona
Cardinals NFL Football Team. A Major Sponsor supporting the South Chandler Self-Help
Foundation is Mr. Johnny McWilliams. For more information call (480) 917-0409 or (480)
899-3022. email address- mtolivech@aol.com
