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Juneteenth Festival & Celebration

Celebrate Juneteenth in Athens! This FREE event in Downtown Athens organized by Historic Athens is open to the wider community to celebrate the country’s second independence day and honor local culture and traditions with live performances, storytelling, food trucks, vendors, children’s activities, interactive exhibits, and more.

DAY-OF SCHEDULE

10:30 am - Community march from Hot Corner to City Hall
11:00 am - Flag Raising & Ceremony
11:30 AM to 3:00 pm- Festival activities, performances, food, vendors, exhibits, and more

See more at historicathens.com/athens-juneteenth

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