Hillside, Ill.
The 3rd Annual Juneteenth and Father’s Day celebration, hosted by Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch, took place yesterday at Memorial Park in Hillside, Ill.
“As we do every year, we plan to fellowship, celebrate, and honor our path to progress, freedom, and equality,” Welch said. “Our theme is ‘Building the Dream.’ It’s an opportunity to honor our history and inspire hope for the future we are able to build when we come together in unity.
“I invited state-wide and community leaders, local businesses, families, and friends, to join us for a fun and action-packed day of celebration. It’s that time of year again, where we bring the community together in celebration of Juneteenth.”
There were performances by the Proviso West High School drumline, Jesse White Tumblers, Keya Trammell and Ayodele Dance and Drum group. In attendance will also include over 30 community organizations and vendors.
Welch, a democrat, is the first African-American Speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives.