Juneteenth - Celebrating Freedom Day welcomes vendors, sponsors

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Juneteenth - Celebrating Freedom Day


Vendors and Sponsors:
Join us for Juneteenth -
Celebrating Freedom Day! 
June 15, 2019

The Juneteenth - Celebrating Freedom Day Legacy Committee, along with co-organizers Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board (MPRB), Phyllis Wheatley Community Center
and People of Color Union Members (POCUM), are pleased to offer supporters opportunities for exposure and outreach at this annual, community-led celebration. 

 

Juneteenth - Celebrating Freedom Day brings together people throughout the Twin Cities area to commemorate the ending of slavery in the United States. The daylong festival features a parade, music and performances, historical re-enactments, a host of family activities and more; it takes place at Bethune Park in North Minneapolis: site of the first Freedom Day celebration in Minneapolis, which was led by Michael Chaney and Spike Moss.

 

Click on the links below to download information and applications for vendors and sponsors, and don't hesitate to contact Tom Godfrey (info below) to discuss opportunities for individuals as well as non-profit and for-profit organizations.  


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Vendor Applications

2019 Juneteenth Food Vendor Application [PDF]
2019 Juneteenth Merchandise Vendor Application [PDF]
2019 Juneteenth Organization Non-Profit Vendor Application[PDF]

Sponsorship Opportunities

2019 Juneteenth Sponsor Packet [PDF]


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About Juneteenth

Also known as Freedom Day or Emancipation Day, Juneteenth is the oldest known celebration commemorating the ending of slavery in the United States. It is one of two freedom celebrations held throughout the United States; the Fourth of July is the other. 


Vendor/Sponsor Contact

Tom Godfrey

Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board

Phone: 612-230-6484

Email: TGodfrey@minneapolisparks.org