Sat, May 20
|Gainesville
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.
Time & Location
May 20, 2023, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Gainesville, 837 SE 7th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601, USA
Guests
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
Past Events
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Blessing of the Building,
May 18, 2018
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Ribbon Cutting Ceremony,
November 12, 2018
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Let’s Celebrate – Opening Gala,
February 2, 2019
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Gospel Extravaganza,
April 28, 2019
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Black Music Month and Soul Food Festival,June 8, 2019
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Juneteenth Breakfast,
June 21, 2019
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Opening Reception – Jazz Age, African Americans in the Performing Arts Exhibit,
October 11, 2019
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Reception – Virtual Reality Harlem Renaissance Exhibit,
November 2, 2019
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Storytelling with Gainesville’s Pioneer Communities, December 2, 2019
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Families That Sing Together, December 14, 2019
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Ujamaa – Children’s Kwanzaa Program,
December 29, 2019
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Jazz Age Coming Alive Movie Night,
January 24, 2020
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Words Matter- Stories Poetically Told, January 26, 2020
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Reception - Roots and Light – Black Artists in Gainesville Exhibit,
February 22, 2020