Juneteenth Ohio Celebrates June 15, 16, 17, 2007
in Historic Franklin Park -- Columbus, Ohio
June 15th, 16th & 17th, 2007 - Black Inventors
Exhibit
Juneteenth Ohio Festival will feature a black inventors
exhibit with over 100 inventions created by black
inventors. Bring the kids to learn, inspire and have fun!
June 15th, 16th & 17th, 2007 - Cultural
Marketplace
The culture marketplace features small and large
business from all over the country, selling unique and
authentic handmade arts and crafts.
Friday, June 15th, 2007 JuneteenthOhio
Presents "Jazz In Franklin Park"
Featuring artists -- Inside Out and P-Jazz Soul
June 15th, 2007 - Health Pavilion
The health pavilion, consist of presenters, health
booths, screening, testing, and information
distribution, provided by social service and mental
health agencies.
Saturday, June 16th, 2007 JuneteenthOhio
Presents "Family Reunion"
City Wide Drum Call, Honoring Community Elders,
Juneteenth Re-enactment, Citywide Talent
Show, "New School Concert", Miss Black Ohio Swim
Suit contest., Author's Corner, Children's Pavilion
(Under Ground Rail Road Journey), Black Inventors
Exhibit, New School Concert (Multi Purpose Room),
Health Pavilion, Cultural Marketplace, Soul Food
Pavilion, Rhythm & Blues Concert (Jimmy Mcghee,
Preston Shannon, Next Moments Notice). The
evening will be capped by the performance of Roy
Ayers, national recording artist.
June 15th, 16th & 17th, 2007 - Children's
Pavilion
The Children's Pavilion is an education and play area
that provides children with safety tips for the summer.
Activities include a firehouse to teach children what to
do in case of a house fire, a balloon, face painting,
Afrikan storytelling and our newest additions The
Underground Rail Road Journey & Black Inventors
Exhibit.
Sunday, June 17th, 2007 Noon to 10 pm -"A
Father's Day Tribute"
Outstanding fathers in the community are recognize
during the Father's Day Tribute. This includes children
presenting their father with an award that symbolizes
his commitment to the family.
For more information please call 614-258-
4633
