Hutchinson Emancipation Day Celebration

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August 01 - August 04, 2019

Various locations throughout Hutchinson

Come celebrate Emancipation Day with us, in Hutchinson's Annual Celebrations!

The Emancipation Proclamation issued by President Lincoln started the legal process that resulted in the abolition of slavery in the United States. Although the Emancipation Day Celebrations have its origin in the unique historic experience of Black America, these events are open to people of all races to celebrate and enjoy!

Thursday, July 30, 2020

4:30 PM - 5:00 PM - Chester I Lewis Plaza Symbolic March

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM - Chester I Lewis Plaza Dedication

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM - Showing of "Just Mercy" at Stringer Fine Arts Center

Friday, July 31, 2020

5:00 PM - 5:45 PM - 3-Point Shoot Out Registration

6:00 PM - 3-Point Shoot Out

8:00 PM - Jazz at Avenue A Park

Saturday, August 1, 2020

9:30 AM - 10:00 AM - Emancipation Day Parade Float Line-Up

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Emancipation Day Parade

12:00 PM - Free Picnic at Stringer Fine Arts