The African American Cultural Center invites you to save the date for the Juneteenth 2021 festival. The festival will take place Saturday, June 19 from 12-5pm between 135-153 South Pearl Street in Downtown Albany. It is free and open to the public.
South Pearl Street will be closed from Madison Avenue to Morton Avenue between 9am-6pm for event vendors to set up on Herkimer Street at 10am. Festival parking will be offered at the South End Grocery (106 South Pearl Street) and 260 South Pearl Street parking lot. Street parking will also be available throughout.
Festival vendors sponsored by Key Bank will include:
- Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream – Free Ice Cream
- Jackson Soul Catering – Free Soul Food
- AACCCR Membership
- Young Futures
- Albany Public Library
- Albany Leadership High
- Yamaguchie
- Rachel Beautifies
- Dizy Artisans
- Afrikan Queenz Boutique
- Bohemian Pizazz
- Albany County Children and Family Services
- Trinity Alliance
- Smarf Art
- Answer Coalition
- Maybe I Will Essentials
Activities sponsored by CAPCOM FCU include the CAPCOM FCU Children’s Zone, Reflection Garden, Underground Railroad Education Center, and Christ Church Movie Night.
Performers include:
- Move 2B Moved LLC
- Qualiti
- Liana’kim
- Kai-Yola
- EMacULit feat. Qualiti
- Hip Hop and Community Praise Dance Team
- Out of the Box Band
- DJ MoStyles
South Pearl Street Businesses include:
- Pearl Discount and Beauty Supply
- The Coliseum Indoor Mall
- Root3d Healing
- El Pilon Market
Visit www.theaacccr.org for more information.
