Joplin Annual Juneteenth Celebration

Friday evening, join partner NAACP for a historical re-enactment( waiting on confirmation of Buffalo Soldiers reps) "Local Black History Pioneers".

Emancipation Golf scramble kicks off the Saturday morning activities. A 5k Celebration walk/run, a centralized EastTown parade, and a 3 on 3 basketball tournament are planned. Black business expo late afternoon into evening. Live entertainment from evening until midnight.

Saturday, a 1-mile fun walk/run with educational stops along the way, a scavenger hunt for historical artifacts relating to Juneteenth, various games, and challenges with prizes will be held. There will also be arts included and a chance for youth to portray legacy leaders.

Sunday will have a soul food fest with a per plate charge and jazzy easy listening to winddown and close out Juneteenth weekend.

For more information, download the event brochure here: Joplin Juneteenth pamphlet 23

(Times TBD closer to event)