Juneteenth Gresham
This event is in the past
Sunday, June 19, 2022, 12–6 pm
Vance Park
Rockwood (Portland)
This is an in-person event
Free
East County nonprofit Beyond Black hosts this celebration of freedom, which will be kicked off with a reading of the Juneteenth proclamation by local faith leaders and city officials. R&B vocalist Arietta Ward and her sister Nafasaria will perform a rendition of "Lift Every Voice and Sing," and local abstract impressionist Stanley Williams's original commissioned artwork Freedom will be on display. The rest of the afternoon will be filled with festivities such as mush ball, family walks, info booths, and more.