Joplin Annual Juneteenth Regional Black Expo

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, along with a centralized EastTown parade is planned, and a 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament. 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.

(Times TBD closer to event)