All are welcome to take part in Plant City’s 2022 Juneteenth Celebration from June 17 to June 19.
Under the theme, “We’re Still Here,” the event will start off with “The Praise” Harambee Worship service with the speaker Rev. LaTisha Jones, on June 17. The service begins at 7 p.m. and will be held at the Mt. Olive Baptist Church, 906 W. Ball Street, in Plant City.
The public can enjoy lively, outdoor entertainment with the Inaugural Juneteenth Parade, which will occur on June 18. The event will be at 11 a.m., starting at West Renfro Street and South Wheeler Street, to the Ronald L. Snowden Park on Waller Street.
“The Inclusion” will take place after the parade at the park, offering vendors, games, and tournaments, from 12:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.
At Plant City High School, “The Gathering” event will occur with song and dance performances by local groups and the Greek Step-Show.
Plant City High School is located at 1 Raider Place.
Admission will be $20 per adult, $10 per youth ages 17 to 6, and free for children ages 5 and under.
On June 19, the Morning Glory service will be conducted at Courier Field, 703 N. Wheeler St., in Plant City.
Afterwards, a Father’s Day Luncheon will be held at the Planteen Recreation Center, 301 Dort. St., in Plant City.
The event will begin at 3 p.m. and will honor Capt. Alfred Van Duyne of the Plant City Police Department, and Pastor Randy Humphrey of One Accord Church.
Those who attend are asked for a $10 donation as seating is limited.
Visit www.1WilsonFoundation.com to register in becoming part of the parade, to be a vendor, or registering, or purchasing tickets for “The Gathering.”