Juneteenth, a federal holiday marking the end of slavery in the U.S., takes place Thursday, June 19.
The Black Organizations of Marion (BOOM) and Marion Voices are sponsoring a few events around Marion to celebrate and honor Juneteenth.
Here’s a list of when and where you can find them:
1. Blood Drive
When: 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Friday, June 20
Where: American Red Cross, 1849 Summerset Drive, Marion
What: To register call 1-800-733-2767 or go to redcrossblood.org and enter MarionChapter to schedule an appointment.
Black Organizations of Marion have sponsored a variety of different events to celebrate and honor Juneteenth this year.
2. Bobby Floyd & Friends
When: 6 p.m. Saturday, June 21
Where: May Pavilion, 276 W. Center St., Marion
What: A concert featuring artist Lacosta Mayes and comedian Cameron Steel, hosted by Janice Rodgers. The concert doors open at 6 p.m. and the concert begins at 7 p.m. Pre-sale tickets are $35.
3. Historical marker unveiling
When: 11 a.m. Saturday, June 28
Where: Martin Luther King Park, 205 Cass Ave.
What: The West Side Shantytown Ohio Historical Marker will be the first Ohio Historical Marker in Marion dedicated to Marion’s Black history.
Bobby Floyd and Friends will be performing June 21.
4. Black Joy Summerfest & Victor Floyd
When: Noon-5 p.m. Saturday, June 28
Where: Martin Luther King Park, 205 Cass Ave.
What: Summerfest kicks off with the historical marker unveiling and culminates in an evening of jazz and entertainment.
This article originally appeared on Marion Star: Four Marion Juneteenth events, historical marker, summerfest, music