Juneteenth is a federal holiday on June 19th to commemorate the end of slavery. Read more about the holiday at this link.
Come celebrate Juneteenth on Saturday, June 15th in Benton. The Ralph Bunche Community along with City of Benton Parks and Recreation will host a fun day of games, food and history.
The first 100 in attendance will receive a free t-shirt. Sign up to play kickball after the 10:00 a.m. celebration. The teams are Community vs City. See the full schedule of events below:
10:00am
- Opening and Occasion Juneteenth Proclamation
- Negro National Anthem
- Food
- Live DJ
- Games
- Bounce Houses
- Kickball Registration – City vs. Community
10:30am
- Quilted History by Carolyn Williams
11:00am
- Kickball First Roll – City vs. Community Game
- Announcements
1:00pm
- Visit Ralph Bunche Community Center
- Wrap Up
- Adjournment
Thank you to sponsors: Everett Buick GMC, Ralph Bunche Neighborhood Association, Central Arkansas Development Council, UnitedHealthcare, and Alpha Alpha Rho Omega-Saline County AKAs.
Browse the list for all the events in Saline County at www.mysaline.com/events.