Juneteenth also known as Freedom Day, Jubilee Day, Liberation Day, and Emancipation Day, is a holiday celebrating the emancipation of those who had been enslaved in the United States. Originating in Galveston, Texas, it is now celebrated annually on the 19th of June throughout the United States, with varying official recognition. It is commemorated on the anniversary date of the June 19, 1865 announcement by Union Army general Gordon Granger, proclaiming freedom from slavery in Texas.

The following guidelines should be followed to reduce the risk of community spread of COVID-19:

• Stay at least six feet apart from others.

• Eliminate contact with others (e.g., hand-shaking, hugging).

• Avoid touching common surfaces (where possible) and wash hands frequently if it’s not possile to avoid touching surfaces.

• Allow only infequent and intermittent passing within six feet.

• Minimize the number of people in an area at the same time.

• Hand Sanitation stations will be available at various points.

No personal food or beverage sharing is allowed. All food provided by event is individually  pre-packaged

• Masks are required for the non-fully vaccinated, less than six feet apart, or when not eating or drinking.

• All volunteers will be required to wear a mask and wear gloves when handling food or drink

• A person who has COVID-19 symptoms or who is being treated for COVID-19 or potential COVID-19 may not attend the event at any time.

• A guest who develops a COVID-19 symptom while in attendance  must immediately inform the host or volunteer at the information table.