ALABAMA

Talladega

Talladega, AL The Knoxville Improvement Association presents its 3rd Juneteenth Cultural Day on Saturday, June 10th, 2000 in the Edyth Sims Park from 10AM until 5:30 PM. Inspirational Singing,Softball Games, May Pole Platting,Food, etc. For additional information, please contact: Edlean Lawler (256)362-6931; Eddie Tucker (256) 761-9331; David McGhee (256) 362-8474 or Duey Truss (256)362-1283.

Gadsden

WMGJ-AM Radio Station, Gadsden, AL presents Juneteenth 2000 Festival, Saturday June 17, 2000, 12Noon til Dark at Springfield Avenue Park, East Gadsden, It's the Apollo Theater comes to Gadsden, with amateur acts competing to be the opening act at our July Blues Festival. Food and Fun for all, as always Juneteenth is a "Family Affair" all acts must be clean and no alcoholic beverages allowed in the Park. For More Information and audition dates call (256)546-4434 Office, (256)546-9645, email- magic1240@cybrtyme.com

Anniston

Anniston, Al. will hold the 8th Annual Juneteenth Heritage Festival on Saturday, July 1 and Sunday July 2, 2000. The Saturday event will be a variety of of activities including live entertainment(blues, r&b, hip hop, rap, jazz gospel, dancers) business expo, arts & crafts exhibits, amusements & rides for children, step competition, talent show and block party in the park. Sunday is entitled "Juneteenth Churchfest" and will feature local church choirs and praise groups as well as popular gospel groups. Church groups are encouraged to organize a bazaar display. Leading up to the Festival will be a Teen Dance & Talent Contest in June,plus the 3rd LaQueen Juneteenth program (for adult women). Vendors, talent call Ruby (256)820-5631 or Ali Shabazz (256)237-2938 or email Shabazzproductions@mail.com. Update:for Anniston,Al.2000 The location for the Anniston Juneteenth festival is Zinn Park, West 14th Street and Gurnee Ave, downtown. Scheduled time is 10:00am to 9:00pm Saturday, July 1 and Noon to 8:00 p.m. Sunday, July 2

The Juneteenth Heritage Festival in Anniston, Al., sponsored by the Juneteenth Heritage Board, now has a website and e-mail address. The website is available through http://www.go.to/JuneteenthFestival http://JuneteenthFestival.go.to http://www.JuneteenthAnniston.Homestead.com. E-mail can be sent to JuneteenthFestival@mail.com.

Birmingham

The 5th Annual Juneteenth Celebration at the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute will be held June 3rd, 2000. This event will include jazz, blues gospel, hip-hop, poetry and storytelling, as well as arts and crafts, food, parade etc., Anyone interested in being a merchandise or food vendor, or if you are interested in being a performer, please contact Hunter Bell at intern1@bcri.bham.al.us or (205) 328-9696 ext. 219 . Please visit our website for more information at < http://bcri.bham.al.us/

The Birmingham Civil Rights Institute's 5th Annual Juneteenth Celebration will be held, Saturday, June 3, 2000 from 9:30AM - 8:00PM. The celebration will take place in the historic Civil Rights District. The activities are as follows: 9:30AM - Kickoff Parade throughout the Civil Rights District and Birmingham's Fourth Avenue Black Business District. A short program acknowledging the history of Juneteenth will immediately follow and include a reading of the Emancipation Proclamation. Other activities begin at 11:00AM and will last until 8:00PM. The activities are designed for the entertainment and education of entire families as well as other members of the community. The events take place in the Civil Rights Institute and on three stages, the Mainstage, the Pavilion in Kelly Ingram Park and The historic Sixteenth Street Baptist Church. Kelly Ingram Park was used as a gathering place for protesters who fought for freedom and justice during the 1960's Civil Rights Movement. The park gained worldwide recognition when the media captured footage of the local police turning water hoses and police dogs on the protestors who consisted of a number of the African American youth.

In 1963, the Sixteenth Street Baptist Church was bombed. Among many that were injured, four little girls lost their lives in this tragic incident. The Civil Rights Institute is proud to have the church host one of its Juneteenth activities, the Spiritual and Gospel Fest which will feature local choirs and vocalists as well as national recording acts.

Throughout the day participants can enjoy locally and nationally known live bands playing R&B, Blues, Jazz and Reggae music. Other activities include: storytelling, face painting for kids, food, Christian steppers, children's plays, magic shows -- DJ contest, kids' dance contest, old school jam contest, watermelon eating contest and baby crawling contest.

THE JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION IS FREE AND OPENED TO THE PUBLIC AND THERE IS NO ADMISSION TO TOUR THE BIRMINGHAM CIVIL RIGHTS INSTITUTE. For more information and a schedule of events call (205) 328-9696 ext 234 or visit our website at http://bcri.bham.al.us.

Ozark

Ozark, Alabama is scheduling its Juneteenth celebration for June 16-17, 2000. Activities are currently in the planning stages. Advice and suggestions from some of you more experienced persons are welcome. Contact us at marian@snowhill.com

Demopolis

The Classy Senior Citizens of Demopolis, AL invite you to join us in our 3rd annual Juneteenth 2000 Celebration Saturday, June 17 in the Confederate Park, Downtown Demopolis from 9 am - 4 pm. There will be food, fun, games and musical entertainment for all ages. For more information please contact Johnny Brooker at 334-289-2891.

HUNTSVILLE

The Beta Epsilon Sigma Chapter, Incorporated, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated is sponsoring the Phi Beta Sigma Juneteenth Festival. The festival will be held on Saturday, June 17, 2000 at Brahan Springs Park (next to Brahan Springs Natatorium) from 12:00 PM until 7:00 PM. Bring your umbrella, blanket and/or chair and enjoy food, music, and exhibitions. Call (256) 890-0230 for more information. Email: woffordm@worldnet.att.net