Mayor Coogan to Present Proclamation at Juneteenth Festival

 

FALL RIVER, Mass. –  Mayor Paul Coogan will be officially recognizing Juneteenth through a proclamation reading at the Juneteenth Festival in Kennedy Park on June 19th.

 

The festival has been organized by D'H.O.O.D. Inc (Doors of Hope Opportunities and Open Diversity) with support from the Mayor's Diversity and Inclusion Committee, the Corky Row Neighborhood Association, the Fall River Arts & Culture Coalition and a number of other community partners.

 

Additional speakers and performers will follow Mayor Coogan's reading of the proclamation.

WHEN:

Saturday, June 19th
Festival: 11am-5pm
Proclamation reading: 2pm

WHERE:
Kennedy Park Pavilion
300 Bradford Ave, Fall River, MA 02721
Parking available in lot off of Middle St.

WHO:
Mayor Paul Coogan, D'H.O.O.D. Inc, members of the Fall River Diversity and Inclusion Committee, additional speakers and performers (see attachment)