
To celebrate Juneteenth, many activities have been planned in Central Park in downtown Johnstown.
Events include:
Sunday
• Johnstown Community Gospel Choir, 4 p.m.
• Spirit-Filled Music Ministries, 5-6 p.m.
• Music by Ian Jeffreys, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Monday
• Dragonfly Balloons children’s activities, featuring balloon artists, stilt walkers, hula-hoop dancing and other interactive activities, from 1 to 3 p.m.
• End Racism Forum, hosted by the NAACP and church leaders, 2-4 p.m.
• Motown-style music by Palovations, 6-8 p.m.
Tuesday
• Health fair, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Evening basket of the African American Heritage Society, from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m.
• Dragonfly balloons, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Wednesday
• UPJ CommuniTeams activities, 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
• Dragonfly balloons, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
• Aaron “The Entertainer” Jefferson, Michael Jackson impersonator, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
• “Safety Rock” puppet show by St. James Missionary Baptist Church, 4-5 p.m.
• The Egress, funk, jazz, neo-soul and R&B, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
• Screening of the film “Encanto” with free popcorn, drinks and hot dogs, from 9:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Thursday
• Health fair, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Johnstown Symphony Orchestra with Maestro James Blachly, 12-1 p.m.
• UPJ CommuniTeams activities, 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
• Rachel Allen and Norman Ed, 12-4 p.m.
• “Yoko” the talking cockatoo, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
• Author Paul Ricci, 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.
• Bollywood dance, from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.
• Kulani dance group, 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.
• Ibeji Drum Ensemble, from Pittsburgh, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Friday
• Dragonfly balloons, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
• Johnstown Black History Roundtable, 2-4 p.m.
• Smooth Sound Band, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
• Aaron “The Entertainer” Jefferson, 7 p.m.
Saturday
• Parade of June 16, from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.
• Matt Hill and friends, 1:30 p.m. to 2 p.m.
• Heroes’ Alley – Tribute to African American Veterans in Johnstown, 2-4 p.m.
• NASAA percussionist, mix of North and South American percussion, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
• Music by Atayay El Unico, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Sunday
• Minister Dr. Toni White with Christ Centered Community Choir, 2-3 p.m.
• MSB Designs and Dreams Youth Fashion Show, 4-5 p.m.
• Music by Jeff Webb and the Delectable Sound, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.