About this episode
Dr. Mae Gilliland discusses Jubilee Day, a Juneteenth celebration featuring various community activities and entertainment.
On this week's episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks with Chanel Hargrave-Murray of the Peoria Park District about Jubilee Day: A Juneteenth Celebration, taking place June 19 on the Peoria RiverFront. The free community event blends live entertainment, cultural experiences, family activities, food vendors, storytelling, an Ancestor Tree Activation Station and much more. The evening concludes with a special Juneteenth-themed drone show over the riverfront.
People in this episode
Host: Dr. Mae Gilliland
Guest: Chanel Hargrave-Murray
Topics covered
- Juneteenth
- community event
- live entertainment
- cultural experiences
- family activities
Keywords
- Juneteenth
- celebration
- Peoria
- community event
- drone show
- live entertainment
- family activities
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: ArtsPartners of Central Illinois, Peoria Park District
Places: Peoria RiverFront
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