Inaugural Juneteenth Celebration at Sunset Park on Saturday

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 9:40 AM

Shelbyville's Second Baptist Church, in conjunction with partners, Grover Center, Shelby County Tourism, Shelby County Public Library, the City of Shelbyville, Shelbyville Parks and Recreation, and the Shelby County Health Department will host the inaugural Juneteenth Celebration.

Activities began June 19 at the Grover Center with a presentation on Juneteenth and proclamation from Mayor Scott Furgeson.

A celebration with “A Day for All” will be at the city's Sunset Park from Noon to 5:00 p.m. Saturday. There will be free food, free live music and entertainment, games and fun for all ages. The public is invited to bring a lawn chair for an afternoon for summer fun.

On the mobile stage there will be entertainment with choirs, performers, a step presentation and much more along with DJ Moxy providing music during the break sessions. Entertainers for Saturday will include Norbert Krapt, former Indiana Poet Laureate; Danny Russel, Abraham Lincoln impersonator, Olivia Reimann and friends and the ladies of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.

This event is supported by the Heritage Support Grants and provided by the Indiana Historical Society, made possible by the Lilly Endowment Inc.

Please contact James Garrett Jr., 317 403-4752 or call the Grover Center at 317 392-4634 for more or specific information.