Saratoga Regional YMCA Proud to Host the 3rd Annual National Holiday Juneteenth Celebration
The Saratoga Regional YMCA is thrilled to be hosting the 3rd Annual National Holiday Juneteenth Celebration on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, from 12 PM to 4 PM at our Outdoor Pavilion located at 290 West Avenue, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. This event is free and open to the public, and we warmly welcome everyone to join us in commemorating this significant day in our nation's history.
Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day, marks the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the United States. This year’s celebration, with the theme “The Responsibility of Freedom,” promises to be an inspiring and joyful gathering. From 1 PM to 3 PM, a vibrant program will feature music, poetry, interpretative dance, and historic performances. Following the program, we invite you to a cake and ice cream Jubilee Reception, fostering a spirit of community and togetherness.
We are honored to partner with Our Lodge Foundation, Frederick Allen Elks Lodge #609, and MLK Saratoga to bring this event to life. The day will be filled with remarkable contributions from Community Voices of Praise Choir, poet D. Colin, dancer Donna Boykins, musical artists Ethan Crowley and Dan Berggren, Saratoga Springs poet laureate Dr. Joseph Bruchac, actors Jocelyn Khoury and Kim Wafer, and Donald Hyman’s “Freedom Players” from Albany’s Israel A.M.E. Church, the oldest Black church in upstate New York.
In addition to the main program, there will be community tabling opportunities before and after, allowing local organizations to share information and connect with attendees. This celebration is not just an observance but a powerful reminder of our ongoing commitment to equality, justice, and the shared responsibility of preserving freedom for all.
Join us in honoring this important day and sharing in the joy of freedom. We look forward to celebrating with you!
For more information, please contact Lezlie Dana at 518-852-3859 or by email at ourlodgefoundation@gmail.com.