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Let the celebrations begin! Read below for information on how to celebrate Juneteenth, Pride and Independence Day this year in Evanston. Plus, local COVID-19 metrics reach a welcome milestone.
 Recognize and celebrate Juneteenth
Juneteenth (Sat., June 19) commemorates the end of slavery in the U.S. Join the City of Evanston and Evanston Present and Future in recognizing this holiday at the annual Juneteenth Parade and Community Celebration!
Parade: The celebrations will begin at 11 a.m. with a parade led by Grand Marshals Cheryl Judice and Jason Powell. The parade will begin in the parking lot of the Robert Crown Community Center and will proceed up Dodge Avenue to Simpson Street, ending at Ingraham Park, behind the Morton Civic Center.
Community Celebration: Following the parade, join in for an afternoon of art, music, food and community at Ingraham Park beginning at 12:30 p.m.
FJT presents The Meeting: Tune in for this powerful and compelling play about the imaginary meeting of two very important people, Malcom X and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. This play will be virtually broadcast on June 19, 25 and 26, and July 2 and 3. Visit fjtheatre.com for broadcast information and to purchase tickets.
 Up next on the Starlight Concert stage...
Head out to Baker Park, Keeney Street and Forest Avenue, on Tues., June 22 at 7 p.m. for the next Starlight Concert of the season! Chicago Loud 9 will bring a high-intensity, energy-filled musical performance to Evanston.
View the complete Starlight Concert schedule.
 Show your Pride, Evanston!
Help celebrate by joining Evanston Pride on Sat., June 26 for a drive-by house ("float") parade beginning at 1 p.m., a community picnic at James Park beginning at 3 p.m., and a Candle Lighting Ceremony and Memorial at the Morton Civic Center beginning at 7 p.m.
Show your support: You can purchase a "Proud To Be..." yard sign or t-shirt to help show your pride. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to a local organization addressing LGBTQIA+ needs and issues.
 Virtual 4th of July Celebration and Photo Contest
The Evanston Fourth of July Association has decided to cancel its fun run, parade, band performance and lakefront fireworks show for Independence Day this year. Join the Association for a safe, creative, virtual celebration instead! Tune in on Sun., July 4 to enjoy the broadcast.
Submit your photos: Community members are invited to enter the Association's photo contest. Photos can be submitted under five categories and will be accepted through Fri., July 9. Local business gift cards will be awarded to the winners.
COVID-19 Update
Cases and Positivity Rates
Zero new cases reported in the last week
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Evanston reported zero new COVID-19 cases over the last seven days -- the first time since the start of the pandemic! The city has had 4,650 total confirmed cases to date, and 118 residents have died of illness or complications related to COVID-19.
As of June 16, the seven-day rate of new cases per 100,000 residents decreased in Evanston (2.72), Chicago (16.15), and Illinois (16.38), and increased in Skokie (30.30). The City’s seven-day moving average positivity rate is now 0 percent, compared to 0.23 percent one week ago.
Vaccinations
75 percent of eligible Evanston residents now fully vaccinated
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As of June 14, approximately 87 percent of Evanston residents 12 and older have received at least one vaccine dose, and 75 percent are fully vaccinated. View the City’s updated data dashboard (view on mobile) for the latest Evanston-specific vaccination data from the IDPH.
Where to get your shot
COVID-19 vaccines are safe, effective and free, and vaccination appointments are widely available. Visit vaccines.gov to find a vaccination appointment or call 1-800-232-0233.
More news and events
Become a Sustain Evanston business
The Sustain Evanston program incentivizes businesses to voluntarily reduce their environmental impact and create a healthier community. Recognized businesses will receive a window decal, a communications toolkit and $350.
Support Evanston's climate goals
Evanston residents can receive guaranteed electricity cost savings by joining the City of Evanston's Community Solar Program. Through this program, you can enjoy the benefits of solar without the cost of installation.
Travel 'Around the World on Central Street'
Join Central Street Evanston between June 18 and 27 to explore products, food, drinks, and entertainment from around the world! Pick up a Central Street Passport at any participating business to guide you. Once you receive enough stamps, you can enter into a raffle for a $150 gift card.
Stroll through Evanston's most beautiful gardens
Join the Evanston Environmental Association for their annual Garden Walk on Sun., June 27, from noon to 5 p.m. to see some of the most creative and beautiful gardens Evanston has to offer.
Stay Engaged
Community Calendar
 In honor of Juneteenth, City of Evanston employees spent their lunchtime today creating 156 (the number of years since the Emancipation of enslaved African Americans) miniature flags to place in the ground at Raymond Park as a temporary art display.
That’s it for today's e-news. Thanks for reading!
Sincerely,
The City of Evanston Communications Team
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