LAFAYETTE COUNTY, MO 2008 JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION: FOCUSING ON THE YOUTH, CHANGE: WE WON'T WAIT IN 2008

Here are some pictures of the parade that was a highlight of our Juneteenth Celebration in 2008.




MARK YOUR CALENDAR: SATURDAY, JUNE 20, 2009 UNITY: FAMILIES ENTWINED IN 2009
10 am to 6 pm HIGGINSVILLE, MO

THERE'S SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE AT JUNETEENTH

We are extending an open invitation for people to be involved in our 2009 Juneteenth Celebration. We are in need of youth and adult volunteers to assist with children's games and activities, park patrol, etc.

Vendors who sell food or other items need to contact coordinator Gerald Gordon at 660-259-4933.
Those interested in being an exhibitor (educational not resale) contact Teresa Habernal at 816-781-1246
If you want to be a performer music or comedy, contact coordinator Arron Haynes at 660-584-3748.
We want drill teams, bands, youth groups, floats, classic cars, etc for the parade. Contact coordinator Linda Smith at 816-456-6654.

UNITY: FAMILIES ENTWINED IN 2009

The Lafayette County, MO Juneteenth Celebration committee proudly announces its 2009 event. This free family focused event will be fun, entertaining, and educational. The event is on Saturday, June 20, 2009 from 10 am to 6pm in Higginsville, MO at the Fairground Park. The day starts out with a parade that begins at 10 am and starts at 15th & Main and ends at the Fairground Park.

Shirley Cole, chairperson of the event says, " I encourage everyone to become a part of Juneteenth. We want organizations and businesses to be a part of our job fair and edcuational exhibits. Please consider assisting us as a youth or an adult bolunteer. Come out and enjoy the festivities of the day. Unite cultures that bond friendships for a lifetime."

Highlight activities include children's games, live music and entertainment, educaitonal speakers and exhibits, concessions, and a John Madden NFL Tournament. The municipal state of the art swimming pool with a gigantic water slide will be up and rolling in May 2009. Horseshoe, skateboard, walking track, and basketball courts are available.