Centralia Juneteenth

06/01/2026

06/01/2026

🏀🎨 Exciting Community Project Coming to Centralia! 🎨🏀

Did you know that Centralia has a rich basketball history that reaches far beyond the court? A new community mural project is being created to celebrate the incredible legacy of Black basketball players who helped shape our city’s story and left a lasting impact on the game.

This mural will honor local legends and preserve an important piece of Centralia history for future generations. It’s more than just artwork—it’s a tribute to excellence, perseverance, and community pride.

Take a moment to check out the flyer, learn about the project, and help spread the word! Together, we can celebrate the individuals whose contributions deserve to be remembered and recognized.

05/27/2026

Founded in honor of Malaysia, Malaysia’s World is more than a dance team — it’s a family-oriented organization focused on empowering youth, supporting families, and creating positive change in the community. Through mentorship, leadership development, life-skills training, educational support, community service, and creative arts, the organization provides youth with guidance, opportunity, and a safe space to grow.

Using dance as a tool for discipline, teamwork, leadership, and self-expression, Malaysia’s World offers styles including praise dance, hip hop, step, lyrical, creative movement, and more. Their mission is to inspire youth and families to overcome challenges, build confidence, and become leaders in their homes, schools, and communities.

Built on the values of “RBG — Ran By God,” “SGS — Show Love, Give Love, Spread Love,” “Hands In = Hands On,” and “Each One, Teach One,” Malaysia’s World continues to create an uplifting environment where youth can grow and succeed together. Be sure to catch Malaysia’s World performing at our Juneteenth celebration!💚❤️🖤

05/27/2026

Founded by Faith Teitsort & Diamond Battle and coached alongside Monterra Garrett, the Royal Pink Dolls are a local majorette-focused dance team proudly operating under Motion In Pink LLC. What started as a nonprofit has grown into a thriving organization focused on empowering youth through dance, mentorship, and leadership.

The team teaches majorette, hip-hop, modern, and praise dance for ages 5–18, while creating a safe and uplifting environment where kids can grow, build confidence, and be themselves. Along with dance, the Dolls offer tutoring, tumbling, church involvement, team bonding, and leadership development.

This is their second year as the Royal Pink Dolls and their second year performing at the Centralia Juneteenth Celebration after previously being recognized with Young Professional honors and a Community Improvement Award. Summer tryouts are coming soon — and the Dolls can’t wait to show everyone what they’ve been preparing this season! 💖

Join Us June 13th to watch these girls show their skills!💚🖤❤️

05/26/2026

🎨🏀 COMMUNITY PAINT DAY 🏀🎨

Come help us prepare for the NEW Harlem Globetrotters mural at Laura Leake Park as we celebrate the Harlem Globetrotters’ 100th Anniversary AND get ready for our Juneteenth Celebration! ❤️💛💚

📅 June 6th
⏰ 9 AM – Noon
📍 Laura Leake Park | Centralia, IL

We are inviting:
✨ Organizations
✨ Clubs
✨ Community Groups
✨ Volunteers

to come out and help paint, prepare, and beautify the park for this exciting community project!

This mural project is part of the excitement leading into our Juneteenth celebration — honoring culture, history, community, and unity right here in Centralia. 🙌🏾

Bring your energy, your friends, and your community spirit as we make history together! 🎨🌍

05/26/2026

✊🏾✨ SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT ✨✊🏾

A special THANK YOU to Land of Lincoln Credit Union for supporting our Juneteenth Celebration as a Freedom Fighter Sponsor! ❤️🖤💚

Your generosity and community support help make this celebration possible while honoring freedom, culture, and unity. We appreciate your commitment to making a positive impact and standing with our community. 🙌🏾

Be sure to support the businesses that support our community! 🫶🏾

📍 Join us June 13th at 12PM
🎉 Music • Food • Vendors • Family Fun • Celebration

05/26/2026

🕊️✨ SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT ✨🕊️

A huge THANK YOU to Maxton Rosado Funeral Home for supporting our Juneteenth Celebration as a Culture Keeper Sponsor! ❤️🖤💚

Your support helps us honor culture, celebrate freedom, and bring our community together for an unforgettable event. We truly appreciate your commitment to uplifting and supporting the community. 🙌🏾

Be sure to show them some love and support! 🫶🏾

📍 Join us June 13th at 12PM
🎉 Food • Music • Vendors • Community Fun

05/24/2026

🍦 VENDOR SPOTLIGHT — MARION COUNTY DEMOCRATS 🍦

We’re excited to have the Marion County Democrats joining us at this year’s Juneteenth celebration! ❤️ Stop by their booth to learn more about local political information, community involvement, and ways to stay informed and engaged.

Plus — they’ll be handing out FREE ice cream sandwiches while supplies last! 🍨✨ Make sure to stop by, cool off, and connect with members of the community during the celebration.

05/24/2026

🍧 VENDOR SPOTLIGHT — BARN DOOR MARKET SNO CONES 🍧

Cool off at Juneteenth with a delicious sno cone from Bard Door Market! ❤️ With so many tasty flavors to choose from, it’s the perfect sweet treat for a warm summer day in the park.

Be sure to stop by their booth, support local vendors, and grab a refreshing sno cone while enjoying all the fun festivities! ☀️✨

01/21/2026

It’s official. We’ll be bringing Centralia’s Harlem Globetrotters to life this summer 🏀⭐️ Thank you to Centralia Juneteenth, City of Centralia, and the Image Committee for this awesome opportunity. & stay tuned, we’re just getting started 😎