TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) – Capital City Cultural Community Outreach officials joined Lanetra Bennett in the WCTV studio Thursday to discuss the upcoming annual Juneteenth Empowerment Weekend.
Alan Speed and Alan Williams spoke of the importance of the festival. The weekend kicks off Friday for a Juneteenth Golf Tee Off from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Jack Gaither Golf Course.
Also on Friday, there is a Juneteenth Honors Award Show from 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Florida A&M University (FAMU) Grand Ballroom.
The Juneteenth Empowerment Festival is on Saturday from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Cascades Park. Officials said they are expecting over 2,000 attendees.
See a full list of Juneteenth events here.
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