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Dozens of Juneteenth events happening around the Burlington area
Updated: 12:56 PM EDT Jun 21, 2021
70s. IN PROJECT COMMUNITY THIS MORNING. WE'RE EXACTLY ONE MONTH AWAY FROM JUNETEENTH - ALSO KNOWN AS JUNE 19TH. IT COMMEMORATES THE ENDING OF SLAVERY IN AMERICA. IN THE GREEN MOUNTAIN STATE... BURLINGTON IS PREPARING TO áOFFICIALLY CELEBRATE THE HOLIDAY FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER. NBC5'S LAUREN GRANADA IS LIVE FROM THE CITY HALL PARK IN BURLINGTON THIS MORNING. WHERE THE CELEBRATION IS SET TO KICK OFF NEXT MONTH. CITY HALL HOLDS A LOT OF SIGNIFICANCE WHEN IT COMES TO FIGHTING FOR JUSTICE. IN EXACTLY 31 DAYS JUNETEENTH WILL BEGIN AND END RIGHT HERE IN CITY HALL PARK. FOR THE VERY FIRST TIME IN HISTORY. NAT: sailboats in water <FERENE PARIS MEYER, ALL HEART INSPIRATIONS :05 "BEING OUT ON THE WATER, BEING CONNECTED WITH NATURE - THAT IS AS MUCH AS YOUR BIRTH RIGHT AS ANYONE ELSE."> THIS JUNETEENTH. BLACK-IDENTIFIED VERMONTERS WILL SET SAIL ON LAKE CHAMPLAIN TO CELEBRATE THE ENDING OF SLAVERY. DATING BACK TO JUNE 19TH 1865. <FERENE PARIS MEYER, ALL HEART INSPIRATIONS :03 "IT'S HONORING OUR LEGACY IT'S HONORING OUR ANCESTRY."> FERENE PARIS MEYER, THE FOUNDER OF ALL HEART INSPIRATIONS, A COMPANY CENTERED AROUND 'HEART- FELT STORYTELLING,' WANTED TO PROVIDE BLACK VERMONTERS A UNIQUE WAY TO REFLECT ON WHO THEY ARE. 01;33;38;21-- 01;33;52;10 <FERENE PARIS MEYER, ALL HEART INSPIRATIONS :12 "I KNOW WE'VE ALSO TALKED ABOUT JUST WITH THE HISTORY OF BOATS AND IMPORTANTLY I WANT TO FOCUS ON THE BLACK JOY."> SO, SHE PARTNERED WITH THE WHISTLING MAN SCHOONER COMPANY TO ALLOW 50 BLACK VERMONTERS TO SET SAIL FOR A COUPLE HOURS THROUGHOUT THE WEEKEND OF JUNETEENTH, WHILE ENJOYING FOOD AND DRINKS, AND LISTENING TO ARTISTS SHARE THEIR STORIES. NAT: "this is the head where our captain will be" IT'S ONE OF 40 EVENTS RANGING FROM TOPICS RELATED TO EDUCATION, ENTERTAINMENT AND KID IMAGINATION ZONES. SHUTTLES WILL BE OFFERED THROUGHOUT THE DAY. <TYEASTIA GREEN, BURLINGTON DIRECTOR OF NORTH END, WE HAVE THE OLD NORTH END, WE HAVE THE SOUTH END, WE HAVE DOWNTOWN."> A GOSPEL BRUNCH AT CITY HALL PARK WILL KICK OFF THE CELEBRATION AT 10 AM. AND END IN THE SAME SPOT WITH A DANCE PARTY AT 11PM. THE WHOLE DAY, IS ESTIMATED TO COST NEARLY 250 THOUSAND DOLLARS - THE MAJORITY OF THE MONEY, DONATED BY SPONSORS. <TYEASTIA GREEN, BURLINGTON DIRECTOR OF RACIAL EQUITY :06 "WE NEED TO OPEN OUR ARMS AND BE A MORE WELCOMING COMMUNITY AND I THINK JUNETEENTH IS A GOOD WAY TO START THAT DISCUSSION."> CERTAIN EVENTS, LIKE THE SAILING CELEBRATION, ARE SOLD OUT, BUT YOU CAN GET ON THE WAITING LIST OR FIND OTHER WAYS TO PARTICIPATE. ON THE CITY'S
Burlington has released a schedule for its first formal celebration of Juneteenth, also known as Emancipation Day and Freedom Day, this summer. Events will happen on June 19 beginning at 10 a.m., with several events scheduled including a 150-seat gospel brunch, educational events and a dance party at City Hall Park. Nearby Winooski also has a commemoration event planned in Rotary Park that evening and, a bit further away, Montpelier is hosting an event outside of the Statehouse. List of Burlington eventsWinooski event informationMontpelier informationHere's a preview of what to expect throughout the day, though this list is not exhaustive. The city's Racial Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Office website will carry a complete schedule and additional information. What is Juneteenth?Juneteenth commemorates when the last enslaved African Americans learned they were free 155 years ago. On June 19, 1865, more than two years after Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation during the Civil War, enslaved Blacks in Galveston, Texas, were freed with the arrival of federal troops.Though slavery was not completely abolished until the 13th Amendment, which came six months later, Juneteenth has come to symbolize the end of slavery. Vermont began recognizing the day as a state holiday in 2008, one of at least 47 states and the District of Columbia to formally observe the day, according to NBC News. FoodSeveral food events are planned for Juneteenth. Food is free for all attendees and vendors will serve it until they run out. Several local offerings will be available, including Jamaican Supreme Food Truck, Kismayo Kitchen, Chile Colorado, Jamaican Jewlz Catering, Mulu's Kitchen, Single Pebble Food Truck, People's Kitchen, Hangry Donut, Harmony's Kitchen, King St. Center Lemonade Cart, Taste of Abyssinia and Healthy Kingdom. Locations: • Flynn Elementary School, 2-7 p.m. • Roosevelt Park, 3-8 p.m. • City Hall Park, 2-7 p.m. • Champlain Elementary School, 3-9 p.m.Click here for more information on scheduled food offerings. Events Gospel brunch: June 19, 10 a.m. to noon in City Hall Park. 150 people -- who have already reserved a spot at the sold-out event -- will enjoy the Lake Champlain Mass Choir and band on the BCA patio. Mark Hughes: Abolishing Slavery in Vermont: June 19, 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. in Roosevelt Park. Hosted my Mark Hughes, the executive director of the Vermont Racial Justice Alliance, will dissect clauses in the state's Constitution as it relates to slavery. Juneteenth Montpelier 2021: June 19, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Statehouse lawn. The community event will include food available for pre-order from Black-owned businesses and home cooks, as well as a slate of speakers from across the state. Juneteenth Winooski 2021: June 19, 5 p.m. in Rotary Park. Winooski hosts a Juneteenth event to acknowledge, educate and celebrate the importance of Juneteenth. A2VT: June 19, 5 p.m. to 5:50 p.m. in Roosevelt Park. Representing Somalia, Tanzania and Burundi and currently living in Burlington, A2VT synthesizes their native African musical and dance roots with Western pop and hip hop sensibilities. M. Power Theater: June 19, 5:30 p.m. to 6:40 p.m. in City Hall Park. Not my 4th of July will present an experience told through song, dance, spoken word and monologue capturing Fedrick Douglas, the man and the message. DJ Luis Calderin: June 19, 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. in City Hall Park. Luis Calderin is an open-format DJ that follows a "#StayAwesome" philosophy who plays at local clubs, concerts and all things in between. This is not a complete list. Click here to view the full schedule of events. The Associated Press contributed to this report.
BURLINGTON, Vt. —
Burlington has released a schedule for its first formal celebration of Juneteenth, also known as Emancipation Day and Freedom Day, this summer.
Events will happen on June 19 beginning at 10 a.m., with several events scheduled including a 150-seat gospel brunch, educational events and a dance party at City Hall Park. Nearby Winooski also has a commemoration event planned in Rotary Park that evening and, a bit further away, Montpelier is hosting an event outside of the Statehouse.
List of Burlington events
Winooski event information
Montpelier information
Here's a preview of what to expect throughout the day, though this list is not exhaustive. The city's Racial Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Office website will carry a complete schedule and additional information.
What is Juneteenth?
Juneteenth commemorates when the last enslaved African Americans learned they were free 155 years ago.
On June 19, 1865, more than two years after Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation during the Civil War, enslaved Blacks in Galveston, Texas, were freed with the arrival of federal troops.
Though slavery was not completely abolished until the 13th Amendment, which came six months later, Juneteenth has come to symbolize the end of slavery.
Vermont began recognizing the day as a state holiday in 2008, one of at least 47 states and the District of Columbia to formally observe the day, according to NBC News.
Several food events are planned for Juneteenth. Food is free for all attendees and vendors will serve it until they run out.
Several local offerings will be available, including Jamaican Supreme Food Truck, Kismayo Kitchen, Chile Colorado, Jamaican Jewlz Catering, Mulu's Kitchen, Single Pebble Food Truck, People's Kitchen, Hangry Donut, Harmony's Kitchen, King St. Center Lemonade Cart, Taste of Abyssinia and Healthy Kingdom.
• Flynn Elementary School, 2-7 p.m.
• Roosevelt Park, 3-8 p.m.
• City Hall Park, 2-7 p.m.
• Champlain Elementary School, 3-9 p.m.
Click here for more information on scheduled food offerings.
Gospel brunch: June 19, 10 a.m. to noon in City Hall Park. 150 people -- who have already reserved a spot at the sold-out event -- will enjoy the Lake Champlain Mass Choir and band on the BCA patio.
Mark Hughes: Abolishing Slavery in Vermont: June 19, 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. in Roosevelt Park. Hosted my Mark Hughes, the executive director of the Vermont Racial Justice Alliance, will dissect clauses in the state's Constitution as it relates to slavery.
Juneteenth Montpelier 2021: June 19, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Statehouse lawn. The community event will include food available for pre-order from Black-owned businesses and home cooks, as well as a slate of speakers from across the state.
Juneteenth Winooski 2021: June 19, 5 p.m. in Rotary Park. Winooski hosts a Juneteenth event to acknowledge, educate and celebrate the importance of Juneteenth.
A2VT: June 19, 5 p.m. to 5:50 p.m. in Roosevelt Park. Representing Somalia, Tanzania and Burundi and currently living in Burlington, A2VT synthesizes their native African musical and dance roots with Western pop and hip hop sensibilities.
M. Power Theater: June 19, 5:30 p.m. to 6:40 p.m. in City Hall Park. Not my 4th of July will present an experience told through song, dance, spoken word and monologue capturing Fedrick Douglas, the man and the message.
DJ Luis Calderin: June 19, 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. in City Hall Park. Luis Calderin is an open-format DJ that follows a "#StayAwesome" philosophy who plays at local clubs, concerts and all things in between.
This is not a complete list. Click here to view the full schedule of events.
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