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Rockdale’s annual Juneteenth observance is set for 10 a.m. Saturday, with a downtown parade, ending at Sumuel Park.
Grand marshal will be Pearlie Mack. Speaker will be Lee Alcorn
The observance begins with a parade beginning at the former McVoy Feed and Seed Building, Milam at Main, heading to Cameron Avenue (US 79), down Cameron to San Gabriel and continuing on to Sumuel Park, Fourth and MLK.
Music is provided by Lynda Ford (Lady Lynda).
“The entire community is invited to attend the fun event,” spokesperson Lisa Roberts said. “Please bring your lawn chair and fellowship with friends and neighbors. All food and refreshments are free.”
The celebration continues until 8 p.m.
Juneteenth committee members are Lisa Benford-Roberts, Nathan Roberts, Henry Miller, Larry Wilcox, Bobby Lee Tindle, Kefa Mitchell, Terry Jones, Herbert Jones, Kendra Darnell, Lynda Ford, Lucretia Henderson and Terry Larkin.
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