33rd Annual Juneteenth Celebration

About this event

33rd Annual Juneteenth Celebration at James H. Killion Park on Saturday, June 15, 2024. The festivities begin at 11:30 AM with an opening ceremony featuring the American Legion Post 354 Flag Ceremony. The event will be hosted by MC Tiana Gipson, with DJ Steve Love providing the music throughout the day.

The program includes a welcome address by Carolyn Thompson, a patriotic segment led by Pastor Buford, and a keynote speech by Senator Tammy Duckworth. Special presentations will be made by the Alton Section of the National Council of Negro Women 2024 Debutantes and Mayor David Goins will offer a proclamation.

From noon onwards, enjoy a variety of activities and performances:

• Free Juneteenth Bucks Give Away at 12:00 PM, 12:45 PM, and 2:00 PM (sign up at the soda booth)
• Spoken word by Faye Taylor at 12:15 PM
• Crystal Officer/Beverly Farm Performance at 12:30 PM
• Performances by the Boys and Girls Club at 12:45 PM
• Specs and Stilettos Line Dance at 1:30 PM
• Music by Miles Jonathan Lacey at 1:45 PM
• Royal Blush Dance Company at 2:00 PM
• Band: Songbird Ivy at 3:00 PM and 4:30 PM
• Kings Kids Performing Dance at 3:30 PM
• All Vendor Raffles at 4:00 PM
• Retrieving Colors by American Legion Post 345 and a closing prayer at 5:00 PM

The Alton Juneteenth Committee extends its gratitude to all participants and sponsors, including the Alton Section National Council of Negro Women, Inc., Alton YWCA, Beverly Farm, Hit N Run, BJC, Saint Anthony’s Hospital, and Simmons Law Firm.

Come celebrate this significant day in our community with a full schedule of events recognizing the past, harnessing the present, and envisioning the future.