Did you know that Juneteenth It is the oldest known holiday that commemorates the end of slavery in the US?
I’m very excited for us to be able to celebrate this special day with you all.
We will be having a blast while we enjoy some delicious food and dessert,🤤 along with us some other themed activities.
Please join us and celebrate with us!!
We will be meeting at Lake Forest Sports Parks at 2pm (28000 Rancho Pkwy Lake Forest, CA 92630)
Other fun facts about Juneteenth!
- Juneteenth is the title of a book by author Ralph Ellison. Other books by Carolyn Meyer and Ann Rinaldi also center around the day.
- Some cities and groups have Miss Junteenth contests.
- Strawberry soda pop was once a popular drink associated with celebrating the day.
- There is a Juneteenth Flag of Freedom. It is half red and half blue with a star in the middle. Each year a Juneteenth Flag raising ceremony is held in Galveston.