Juneteenth Celebration - Jefferson County

05/28/2026

🎉 Support the Quad City Juneteenth Committee! 🎉

Our official Juneteenth T-shirts are now available for purchase! These shirts are being sold NOW and will also be available during all Juneteenth Celebration Weekend events.

👕 $15.00 each
📏 Available in multiple sizes

Show your pride, support the celebration, and help us continue making Juneteenth a powerful community event!

To purchase a shirt, you can:
📣 Contact Edie, Tracy, Dorie, or any member of the Quad City Juneteenth Committee
💬 Or simply DM us here on Facebook

Every shirt sold helps support the QCJC Juneteenth Celebration and everything we’re doing for the community.

💚❤️💛 Don’t wait; get yours today and wear it proudly!

05/28/2026

Exciting news! The Museum of Unity and Hope 2026 Speaker Series is here!

Join us this summer as local historian and educator Tim Krysl takes us on a journey through the Reconstruction Era and its lasting impact on the Twin Cities and surrounding communities. Tim will share the inspiration behind the Museum of Unity and Hope, provide context for the world Douglass High School was built within, and give us a community progress report on our fundraising campaign.

Three Wednesday evenings:
June 10 | July 8 | August 12
6:30pm – 8:00pm
Crystal City High School Auditorium
1100 Mississippi Avenue, Crystal City, MO 63019

This is a wonderful opportunity to learn, connect, and be part of preserving history for future generations. We hope to see you there!

Want to support the museum? Donations are welcome, see the flyer for our donation QR code.

05/28/2026

🎉 Freedom Fun Day is for EVERYONE! 🎉

Bring the family out Sunday from 2 PM–6 PM at William Earl Cook Sr. Park in Festus for an afternoon of fun, food, music, and games!

Featuring:
🌽 Co****le Tournament
🎯 Bingo
🎈 Kids Games
🍔 Food & Beverages
🎶 Music by DJ Wyatt B

📍300 S Adams St, Festus

This year marks our 5th Annual Freedom Fun Day, and we’re proud to bring the celebration home to William Earl Cook Sr. Park on South Adams.

Our very first Freedom Fun Day was held at West City Park/Larry Crites Memorial Park, and now, as our community celebration continues to grow, we gather in a place filled with history and meaning.

The City of Festus renamed the park in honor of William Earl Cook Sr., with the dedication held in May 2025. Earl was born on South Adams and once lived where the park now stands.

Now we come home to celebrate freedom, community, culture, and unity together. ❤️🖤💚

We can’t wait to see everyone there!

05/28/2026

🏀 Calling all hoopers! 🏀

The Quad City Juneteenth 3v3 Basketball Tournament is happening Saturday, June 20 at Hickey White Park!

⛹️‍♂️ Time: 9 AM–12 PM
📍237 County Road, Crystal City
💲 $75 Early Bird | $100 after May 31

Gather your team and come compete for bragging rights and community pride!

Drop a 🏀 in the comments if your team is ready.

05/22/2026

✨ Kick off Juneteenth Weekend in style! ✨
Join us Friday, June 19 from 7 PM–10 PM for the Summer Soiree at The Marquee on Main in Crystal City.
Presented by the Mount Zion Cemetery Group.
🎶 Music
🥂 Great vibes
🤝 Community fellowship
✨ Celebration of culture and freedom
📍516 Bailey Road, Crystal City
💵 $20 donation at the door
Tag who you’re bringing with you!

05/20/2026

Save the Date! Full Schedule Reveal!

The countdown is on for the fifth annual quad city Juneteenth celebration weekend! ❤️🖤💚

Join us June 19-21 for a weekend celebration community culture, music worship food, family, fun and unity throughout the Quad cities!

This year celebration includes:
✨Summer Soirée
🏀Basketball Tournament
🎶Celebration Dinner & Dance
💒 Sunday Service
🎉 Freedom Fun Day

Mark your calendars and invite your friends and family!
Please like/share and let those know that are not on social media!

Message us for more information.

05/14/2026

Juneteenth is approaching and we have the T-shirt for you! Let us know what sizes you need.

03/02/2026

Did you know you can round up purchases at Wal-Mart to support the Quad City Juneteenth Celebration!
Here’s how:
Simply visit Walmart's Spark Good website, sign in, and search for your chosen charity (Quad City Juneteenth😊) to select them. During checkout on Walmart.com or on the app, opt in to round up your total to the nearest dollar, with 100% of the change benefiting your chosen organization.
Steps to Round Up at Walmart:
• Setup: Go to www.walmart.com/quadcityjuneteeth and sign in to your account.
• Select Charity: Search for Quad City Juneteenth by name.
• Opt-In: Click "Select this Charity" under the Round-Up option and toggle the button to activate it.
• Checkout: When shopping on the website or app, ensure the round-up option is checked in your cart at checkout.

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06/25/2025

Hurry, shop closes 06/25/2025!

06/25/2025

Ozea Mae Kinder, Distinguished & Honorary Guest, Mother of ten, but all of the community call her Mother Kinder! Comedian, competitive, and coach of her own baseball/basketball team.
Mother Kinder was recognized for her strength service and unwavering faith her resilience love for community and dedication to family and body the true spirit of Juneteenth. We honor her legacy and thank her for paving the way for generations to come.