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Sat, May 20
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Florida Emancipation Day - May 20th
Celebrate the emancipation of enslaved persons in FloridCelebrate the emancipation of enslaved persons in Florida at a free outdoor festival presented by the Cotton Club Museum. Enjoy music, spoken word, drumming and a memorial ceremony for fallen Black Union soldiers. Purchase food and merchandise.
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Time & Location
May 20, 2023, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Gainesville, 837 SE 7th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601, USA
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About the event
Florida Emancipation Day Celebration
FREE - Onsite Outside Festival
BRING YOUR OWN LAWN CHAIR
Saturday, May 20th
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Outdoor Festival - Memorial Presentations, Soul food and other sales, music, dancing, drumming, spoken word poetry
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