Augusta celebrates Juneteenth 2022

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – Juneteenth celebrations return to Augusta– starting with occasions all weekend lengthy.  

The Augusta Museum of Historical past returns with their celebration Saturday starting at 10 a.m. 

“We’ve got quite a lot of issues that we’re doing. So, primarily it’s a Juneteenth celebration of the legacy and the achievements of African-People and our focus is on the Augusta space,” Augusta Museum of Historical past Training Supervisor Gayla Keesee mentioned.

It’s their first time again in particular person for the reason that pandemic and Keessee says she’s trying ahead to it. 

“So excited that it’s in particular person– that we’re in a position to be again and share every little thing dwell and that’s what we’re gonna do tomorrow.”

A parade will start at James Brown Blvd and finish at Laney Walker Blvd. the place a celebration will happen at Dyess Park the place meals may even be out there. 

“In case you are a historical past buff, in case you are a lover of tradition– you’re a lover of meals, should you’re a lover of fine fellowship and vibe, then Juneteenth proper right here at Dyess Park goes to be the place to be,” Occasion Organizer Morris Porter mentioned.

Organizers of all occasions need individuals to know that whereas Juneteenth is a celebration with individuals, meals and enjoyable, the actual cause for gathering lies within the actuality of African-American historical past. 

“Juneteenth isn’t just one other federal vacation. Juneteenth is a vacation that not many individuals are conversant in, however have to embrace. It’s the, um, day of freedom, the day of liberation, the day of equality, the day of inclusion for African-People that [were] held captive as slaves,” Porter mentioned.  

Band of Brothers may even be internet hosting a Juneteenth Competition at Augusta Widespread Sunday.