
IOWA
Burlington
- The Burlington,Iowa Branch of the NAACP is proudly sponsoring our 2nd Annual Juneteenth
Celebration on Saturday June 19,1999 in DeEdwin and Gladys
White Memorial Park from 9:30 AM to 7:00 PM. We plan on recognizing individuals in our
community who represent the true spirit of volunteerism. As this will be the last
Juneteenth Celebration in this century,we plan to make it memorable by including a collage
of many happenings.There will be a talent pageant, drill teams,crafts area,choirs,3 on 3
BB tournament,DJ,variety of vendors, train ride for the kids,good food and a sweet potatoe
pie contest.Our theme is Proud of My Heritage.We invite you to join us in making this
Juneteenth special ! email-lindbrad@interl.net
Des Moines
- On June 19,1999, the Iowa Juneteenth Planning Committee will present the 9th annual Iowa
Juneteenth Parade and Celebration at Evelyn Davis Park in Des
Moines, Iowa. There will be speeches, live music, sports, and exhibitors from various
cities in Iowa. You may contact the Committee, c/o the Connect Foundation @ P.O.Box 8053,
Des Moines, Iowa, 50301, or e-mail QMS2000@aol.com
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