To celebrate Juneteenth, the City of Golden Valley will be highlighting local, Black business owners on social media, June 12–19. Follow the City's Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Nextdoor to follow along.
Juneteenth Celebratory Event
The City of Golden Valley is also sponsoring the program Kumbayah: The Juneteenth Story Live Play Fri, June 17, 2022, 10 am and 7 pm, at Breck's Carlson Theater (123 Ottawa Ave). The event is free, open to all ages, and organized by Sweet Potato Comfort Pie.
The play is a 90-minute fictitious, two-act story that addresses factual and traumatic events surrounding Juneteenth.
The City of Golden Valley will have a table at the event encouraging residents to register to vote and to inquire about becoming election judges. Also, prior to the event, the City's newly formed Land Acknowledgement Statement will be read.
More information regarding the event, including free ticket information, can be found here.