This weekend has lots of concerts as well as numerous Juneteenth celebrations! There is sure to be something for everyone.
Friday, June 16 @ 7 p.m.
Columbus
Juneteenth festivity will kick off at Sim Scott Park with a festival, which will resume Saturday at noon.
Friday, June 16 @ 9 p.m.
Starkville
Honeyboy and Boots will perform at Dave’s Dark Horse Tavern, 410 Martin Luther King Jr Drive.
Saturday, June 17 @ 7 a.m.
Starkville
A Juneteenth unity 5k walk/run will be held at the Oktibbeha County Safe Room on Lynn Lane.
Saturday, June 17 @ 10 a.m.
Columbus
A Juneteenth parade will be held downtown.
Saturday, June 17
Starkville
William Wells Tire and Auto Repair, 12919 Highway 182, is hosting a ladies’ day from 12:30-2:30 p.m. The event features training on changing tires, checking air, checking oil, refilling antifreeze and reading the manual. Raffle prizes as well.
Saturday, June 17
Columbus
Chick-fil-A, 528 18th Avenue N., will host a “disco cowgirl” Daddy Daughter Date Night at 6 p.m. Admission is free, but spots need to be reserved online via eventbrite.com or a Chick-fil-A account.
Saturday, June 17 @ 6 p.m.
Starkville
A jazz festival will be held in Fire Station Park to celebrate Juneteenth.
Saturday, June 17 @ 7 p.m.
Columbus
Jessica Horton will perform a Patsy Cline tribute at Columbus Arts Council’s Omnova Theater. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased at columbusartscouncil.com.
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