Approximately 50 onlookers were in attendance when the Juneteenth celebration kicked off at 11:00AM on Saturday. Some 500 people were expected to stop by during the 4 hour event.The Juneteenth celebration featured music and performances from a variety of local performers including Africa 2000, Birth of a Nation, David Richardson and Company, the Lavern Porter Dancers, Revelation Band, Soldiers of the Cross, and featured the three final contestants in the"Library Partnership Idol" contest modeled after TV's "American Idol.
Be sure to check out the performances of these talented teens in the Youtube video below.
Read the Gainesville Sun Article published on 06/20/2010- Center in Gainesville celebrates Juneteenth
See the Gainesville Guardian Article published on 06/24/2010 - Facts, fun and a benefit
