Jasper Community Arts hosting 3rd annual Juneteenth Celebration

Jasper Community Arts will celebrate the 3rd Annual Juneteenth Community Event in the Thyen-Clark Cultural Center Atrium.

Enjoy an afternoon celebrating the anniversary of June 19, 1865, an annual holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States.

The afternoon event collaboration with The Jasper Public Library will feature multiple booths represented by community members and organizations focusing on historical figures, events and activities.

The event will feature delicious soul food samplings, community booths, live music, poetry reading, arts and crafts, trivia, story reading, activities and games.

The event is an Open House, family-friendly, open to all ages, and FREE!