Day Three: Saturday, June 16th NAACP Juneteenth Celebration

9:00 am - 6:00 pm                        Howard T. Brown Park

Health Fair (All day event)

Sponsored by - WW Backus Hospital

10:00 am - 11:00 am                    Howard T. Brown Park

 

Opening Ceremony of Juneteenth & Breakout of the First Bell to commemorate the 150th Anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation

 

 

Juneteenth Day Ceremonies and Events

11:00 am - 6:00 pm                      Howard Brown Park

Amistad Tours

11:00 am - 2:30 pm                      Howard T. Brown Park

·         Entertainment, Demonstrations and Educational Events by various local artists and groups.

 

·        Throughout the day, the public can view the activities of the Verdin Co. as it polishes and prepares the bell to be rung later this evening.

 

1:00 pm                                          Howard T. Brown Park

Walking Tour of African American Downtown history in Norwich

 

Juneteenth Awards Ceremony

 

3:00 pm - 6:00 pm                       Howard T. Brown Park        

Musical Performance by Mind, Body and Soul

Starting at Howard T. Brown Park and ending at Norwich City Hall

6:15 pm-6:30 pm                           Norwich City Hall

 

First ringing of the Norwich Freedom Bell & Presentation to the City of Norwich

 

6:30 pm - 7:00 pm                       Howard T. Brown Park

The Evans Memorial AME Zion Church

Praise Team

Songs of Spiritual Faith