City of Franklin celebrates Juneteenth
Published 9:17 pm Monday, July 1, 2024
This sign greeted those passing by Barrett’s Landing Park on Saturday, June 22, highlighting the performers and sponsors of the city’s inaugural Juneteenth Celebration. (Photo by Titus Mohler)
Enjoying Franklin’s inaugural Juneteenth Celebration are, from left, Patricia Easley, David Jones, Jasmyne Jones, A’Risha Jones and Camara Jacobs. (Photo by Titus Mohler)
Smiling for a photo at the city’s Juneteenth Celebration on Saturday, June 22, are Gwen Blue and Wynndolyn H. Copeland. (Photo by Titus Mohler)
Will Easley, national recording artist out of Pensacola, Florida, performed at the city of Franklin's inaugural Juneteenth Celebration on Saturday, June 22, at Barrett's Landing Park. (Photo by Titus Mohler)
Soul Unlimited Band and Show performs Saturday, June 22, at Franklin’s Juneteenth Celebration. (Photo by Titus Mohler)
Superstar DJ Baby Rick poses for a photo while working the event Saturday, June 22. (Photo by Titus Mohler)
Attendees of the city of Franklin's Juneteenth Celebration dance to the music. (Photo by Titus Mohler)
Attendees of the city of Franklin's Juneteenth Celebration dance to the music. (Photo by Titus Mohler)
Mel Howard and Amore Howard represented the Thriving Transmen of Color organization while attending the city of Franklin's Juneteenth Celebration on Saturday, June 22. (Photo by Titus Mohler)
Attendees at the city of Franklin's inaugural Juneteenth Celebration find some shade during the festivities on Saturday, June 22. (Photo by Titus Mohler)
(Photo by Titus Mohler)
(Photo by Titus Mohler)
(Photo by Titus Mohler)
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Members of the community came out to Barrett’s Landing Park on Saturday, June 22, amid notable heat to take part in the city of Franklin’s inaugural Juneteenth Celebration.
Franklin Vice Mayor Wynndolyn H. Copeland welcomed people to the event, which ran from noon to 5:30 p.m.
A’Risha Jones, Franklin’s director of tourism, was pleased with how the celebration proceeded.
“The city of Franklin’s first annual Juneteenth Celebration was amazing,” she said. “We were able to have a great time and tough out the heat.
“We had special performances by the Ezibu Muntu African Dance Company, spoken words from poets Jasmine Blooms, Zbey tha Poet, and Maurice Brown, musical performances by the CV Russell Jr. Ambassador Marching Band; Will Easley, national recording artist out of Pensacola, Florida; and the Soul Unlimited Band and Show, along with great food trucks and vendors.”
Jones added, “We are excited and looking forward to what next year will bring.”
