On June 19th, Foot Soldiers Park will celebrate Juneteenth, which commemorates the emancipation from enslavement. On this day, Americans across the country celebrate human freedom, reflect on the inequities that are the legacy of slavery and pledge to end the systemic racism and social injustice that threaten the American promise of liberty and justice for all. 

FSP will commemorate Juneteenth with a celebration featuring musical performances by the Afro American Gospel Choir, a Black Business Expo, featuring an exciting lineup of black entrepreneurs showcasing an eclectic range of businesses and a Kidz Zone to bring joy and play to the children of Selma to include inflatables, trackless trains, and face painting.

We’ll also showcase the winners of our inaugural Juneteenth Oratorical Contest, which allows young people aged 12 through 17 to share an original speech on the theme of “Still We Rise”, and our 2023 Miss and Mister Juneteenth Pageant winners and host a day of community service by offering free vendor spaces to community resources and service providers.