Juneteenth Weekend Celebration

Juneteenth Weekend Celebration
Sat June 21 @ 8:00 am - Mon June 23 @ 7:00 pm

Saturday, June 21st | Juneteenth 5k Run/Walk at Gaines Park | 8 – 10 AM
Kick-off celebrating Juneteenth Weekend with a special 5K Run/Walk near Gaines Park that will wind past historical African-American landmarks in Madison and ends at Gaines Park.
– DJ Money
– Awards in 10-year age increments
– Unique Juneteenth t-shirt for participants
– Historic Underground Railroad Medal for every finisher
Sunday, June 22nd | Juneteenth Picnic at the Lanier Mansion (North Lawn) | 3-6 PM
– Music & vendors
– Food trucks
– Picture Booth
– Free & Open to All!
Monday, June 23rd | Book Discussion: The Tenacious Nurse Nichols | Analog Coffee 6-7PM
– Engaging discussion on the inspiring story of Nurse Nichols, an unsung African-American Civil War hero, with author Eileen Yanoviak