City of Rochester
News Release
(Monday, June 12, 2023) – Mayor Malik D. Evans
invites the community to join in the City’s Juneteenth celebrations 11:30 a.m.
to 2 p.m., Friday, June 16, 2023, at City Hall, 30 Church St. Festivities will
take place along Church Street between State and Fitzhugh Streets, which will
be closed to traffic during the event, and will include food trucks, music and
a ceremonial flag raising.
“Juneteenth is a special time when we pause to honor
the resilience and achievements of African Americans while reflecting on our
past and looking forward to the future," said Mayor Malik D. Evans. "I invite everyone to come to City Hall
to enjoy some good food, great music, and even better company.”
The Juneteenth flag raising ceremony will take place at noon
as representatives from the City, Monroe County, the ROC Juneteenth Festival
and the Juneteenth 5K join Mayor Evans for a proclamation and to promote
additional community celebrations to take place this weekend.
Participating food trucks include:
- Neno’s Gourmet Mexican
Street Food;
- Le Petite Poutine;
- Big Daddy BBQ;
- Mr. V’s Food Cart;
- Dar’s Delights Homemade
Ice Cream.
Attendees can also enjoy live music from Marv Parker
Presents: Brother Wilson and Unpacked, featuring special guests from the World
of Inquiry School 4th Grade, Champagne Brown, and ROBBIE.
Juneteenth, officially observed on June 19, is a city and
federal holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. It marks
the date in 1865 when word of emancipation reached Texas, nearly two-and-a-half
years after the Emancipation Proclamation.
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The Administration of Mayor Malik D. Evans strives to create a safe, equitable and prosperous
Rochester by inspiring hope and delivering opportunity for everyone. Guided by
the Administration’s Mission,
Vision and Values and the principles of the “Rochester 2034” comprehensive plan, City employees
are committed to providing exceptional customer service, transparent
stewardship, and collaborative leadership to foster a vibrant community that
empowers personal, professional and generational growth for all who live, work
or play in the city of Rochester.