City of Goodyear, AZ

05/31/2023 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 05/31/2023 14:23

Goodyear Presents Free Family-Friendly Juneteenth Event Celebrating Freedom, Unity and Culture

The city of Goodyear is thrilled to announce the second annual Juneteenth celebration taking place at 6 p.m. on Monday, June 19 at the Goodyear Recreation Campus. The event will feature educational and insightful speeches, live performances and interactive activities.

With an exciting lineup of performances and activities, the Juneteenth event promises an unforgettable experience for attendees of all ages.

No celebration is complete without delectable food, and the Juneteenth event will not disappoint. Food trucks offering a wide variety of culinary delights will be on-site, ensuring that attendees can savor mouthwatering dishes while enjoying the festivities.

Capture precious memories at the event's photo booth, where guests can strike a pose and take the fun home. To enhance this experience, the Phoenix Center for the Arts will provide supplies to create a personalized picture frame to take home.

Live performances include:

  • Don Williams & Co. (Jazz/Blues)
  • Pretty Precise Step Team
  • 40+ Double Dutch Club
  • African dance & drumline
  • Sandra Bassett (Motown)

The event and parking is free with food, drinks and commemorative t-shirt available for purchase.

JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION

Monday, June 19, 2023

Goodyear Recreation Campus

420 S Estrella Pkwy.

6 to 9 p.m.

PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE

6:00 - 6:10 p.m.

Event Kickoff

6:15 - 7:00 p.m.

Live musical performance by Don Williams & Co

7:05 - 7:15 p.m.

Pretty Precise Step Team

7:20 - 7:25 p.m.

Double Dutch Club

7:30 - 7:50 p.m.

African Dance

8:05 - 9:00 p.m.

Live musical performance by Sandra Bassett