Illinois Juneteenth Committee -Metro East

06/13/2026

🔥 THE CITY IS OUTSIDE! 🔥

East St. Louis, Washington Park, the Metro East, and surrounding communities—this is YOUR invitation to be part of one of the largest Juneteenth celebrations in the region!

🚗 THURSDAY, JUNE 18
📍 East St. Louis Senior High School
⏰ Line-Up Begins at 2:00 PM
🚘 Motorcade Starts at 3:00 PM

Join us as we ride through the city and make our way to East St. Louis City Hall for the Annual National Juneteenth Flag Raising Ceremony.

Then the celebration continues during our 618 Day Community Celebration on Collinsville Avenue!

🎶 FRIDAY, JUNE 19
📍 Jones Park
2900 Argonne Drive
Washington Park, Illinois

Bring your lawn chairs and get ready for:

✅ Live Music & Entertainment
✅ Smokin' Lions Reggae Band
✅ Rikkathon Produkshons
✅ Dana Austin Plush Band
✅ Food Vendors
✅ Community Organizations
✅ Illinois Juneteenth Royal Court
✅ Family Fun
✅ Culture, Freedom & Celebration

This is more than a festival.

This is history.
This is culture.
This is community.

Two days.
One movement.
One celebration.

If you're not there, you're going to hear about it from everybody who was.










NAACP East St. Louis Branch Rush City Community Miss Illinois Juneteenth Scholarship Pageant Program Stephanie Bush Community Development Sustainable Solutions Jade Brooks Illinois Juneteenth Committee St. Clair County Historical Society Sustainable Solutions Research Associates B Morgan Thomas Clarence Cannon Carmen Cannon Top Ladies of Distinction, Inc. East St. Louis Chapter

06/05/2026

🚨 THE CITY IS OUTSIDE ALL WEEKEND! 🚨

Join us for 618 Day & Juneteenth Freedom Weekend as two powerful community celebrations come together for one unforgettable experience!

🗓 Thursday, June 18, 2026 – 618 Day Community Celebration
📍 State Street, East St. Louis, Illinois

🚗 Community Motorcade
🚩 National Juneteenth Flag Raising Ceremony
🤝 Community Partnerships
🎉 Vendors, Resources & Family Fun

When the flag goes up, the celebration begins!

Then we're taking the energy into Day 2...

🗓 Friday, June 19, 2026 – Juneteenth Freedom Day Celebration
📍 Jones Park, Washington Park, Illinois

🎶 Smokin' Lions Reggae Band LIVE
🎤 Live Entertainment Throughout the Day
👑 Illinois Juneteenth Royal Court
🛍 Vendors & Food
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Activities & Community Fun

Bring your lawn chairs, your family, and your community spirit!

This is more than an event—it's a celebration of culture, freedom, unity, and legacy.

Special thanks to Earlest "Yamp" Johnson and the entire 618 Day team for partnering with the Illinois Juneteenth Committee as we unite our communities through two powerful days of Culture, Freedom, and Community Pride.


Rush City Community NAACP East St. Louis Branch Miss Illinois Juneteenth Scholarship Pageant Program Community Development Sustainable Solutions Jade Brooks Thomas Moore B Morgan Thomas St. Clair County Historical Society Sharon Waters-Albert Sustainable Solutions Research Associates Shawn Pasley Sun Moon Sect Stephanie Bush

05/31/2026

Congratulations to Cross Pollination coming in first yesterday at our first annual Juneteenth bowling fundraiser led by Tony Muse. Also congratulations to our second place team the Hawks led by Mironda Fifer!!! -airbowling

05/30/2026

Bowling fundraiser Bel-Air Belleville IL

05/30/2026

Bowling fundraiser

05/28/2026

🎉 Happy Birthday to Natisha Johnson! 🎂💖

Wishing an amazing day to a wonderful mentor at Lincoln Middle School. Thank you for inspiring, encouraging, and making a difference in the lives of so many students. Enjoy your special day! 🎈🎁🎉

05/22/2026

It's going down... the entire city gonna be outside!!

05/21/2026

WE LOVE OUR ROYAL COURT Miss Illinois Juneteenth Scholarship Pageant Program NAACP East St. Louis Branch Rush City Community Illinois Juneteenth Committee Stephanie Bush Community Development Sustainable Solutions Jade Brooks Illinois Juneteenth Committee -Metro East

02/12/2026

✨ Illinois Juneteenth Pageant – Competition Categories ✨
All Illinois Juneteenth Pageant Queens are required to participate in the following categories in order to compete:
👑 Talent Competition Contestants will perform a talent of their choice. A cash prize will be awarded to the Best Talent, determined during the competition.
👑 Ad Sale (Scholarship Category) Each contestant will participate in ad sales, which directly contribute to their scholarship total.
👑 Evening Gown Contestants will model an evening gown. A cash prize will be awarded for Best Dressed, determined during the competition.
📌 Additional Judging Components: Interview – Takes place the day before the pageant
⭐️On-Stage Question – Answered live in front of the audience during the pageant
🤩Opening Number – Group dance routine performed during the show
We’re excited to celebrate talent, confidence, and excellence at the Illinois Juneteenth Pageant! ✨
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02/12/2026