Commissioner McGhee presents the Richmond Heights Juneteenth Weekend Celebration
Commissioner Kionne L. McGhee inviting residents of District 9 to participate in the three-day Richmond Heights Juneteenth Weekend Celebration, which includes a series of family-friendly community events.
On Friday, June 16, Commissioner McGhee is sponsoring the Interfaith Juneteenth Clergy Brunch in partnership with the West Perrine Christian Association from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Mt. Moriah Baptist Church, 16900 SW 100 Ave., Miami, FL, 33157. Later that day, Commissioner McGhee is hosting the Artwalk Presents Richmond Heights Juneteenth Celebration from 5 to 9 p.m., at 14700 Lincoln Blvd., Richmond Heights, FL 33176. This free community event will include food and artisan vendors, live music, and performances. To learn more about his event, please visit www.artwalkpresents.com or call 786-310-2898.
The celebration continues on Saturday, June 17, with the Third Annual District 9 Kickball Showdown. Registration will take place from 9 to 9:30 a.m. and games will begin at 9:45 a.m. at Sgt. Joseph Delancy Park, 14450 Boggs Dr., Miami, FL 33176. There will be free music and resources provided by local vendors, free team refreshments, and food trucks on-site. For more information about this event, please contact the District 9 office at district9@miamidade.gov or call 305-234-4938.
The Richmond Heights Juneteenth Weekend Celebration will end on Father’s Day, Sunday, June 18, with A Day with Dad! at Wilbur B Bell Park, 10301 SW 170 Terr., Miami, FL, 33157. This event is open to the public and will have local vendors and entertainment for the kids.
Juneteenth celebrates the abolition of slavery in the United States, which occurred in Galveston, Texas on June 19, 1865. This came more than two years after President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation. In 1991, Florida designated June 19 of each year as “Juneteenth Day.” In June 2021, Juneteenth was declared an official federal holiday.
WHO: Commissioner Kionne L. McGhee
WHAT: Richmond Heights Juneteenth Weekend Celebration
WHEN AND WHERE:
- Friday, June 16, 2023 – Interfaith Juneteenth Clergy Brunch
10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Mt. Moriah Baptist Church, 16900 SW 100 Ave., Miami, FL, 33157
- Friday, June 16, 2023 – Artwalk Presents Richmond Heights Juneteenth Celebration
5-9 p.m.
14700 Lincoln Blvd., Richmond Heights, FL 33176
- Saturday, June 17, 2023 – Third Annual District 9 Kickball Showdown
Registration: 9-9:30 a.m.
Games: 9:45 a.m.
Sgt. Joseph Delancy Park, 14450 Boggs Dr., Miami, FL 33176
- Sunday, June 18, 2023 – A Day with Dad!
Wilbur B Bell Park, 10301 SW 170 Terr., Miami, FL, 33157
