THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, JunE 23, 2023 Page 15 Mayor Carlo DeMaria is shown addressing attendees at Juneteenth celebration at Everett Veterans Memorial Stadium. JUNETEENTH | FROM PAGE 1 ning with soloist Janey David performing the Black National Anthem and the United States National Anthem. This was followed by performances by Angelena Hightower & the Unit, Big Redd’s House, DJ Troy Anthony, Drummers of Peace, The Woo Factor Band and Zion Praise Team throughout the event. Those who attended were able to enjoy some delicious food and a variety of activities on the field and listened and danced to the music. “Thank you to everyone who celebrated with us and took part in the festivities,” said Mayor DeMaria. “I’m glad our community was able to come together to celebrate this significant moment in our country’s history while also recognizing and educating each other about the importance of Juneteenth.” Elected City officials, community members and City of Everett employees joined together for Everett’s Juneteenth celebration. State Senator Sal DiDomenico speaking to attendees. Attendees enjoying one of the many activities on the field. Mayor DeMaria would like to thank all who contributed to make this a successful event for the Everett community. If you would like to know about all the upcoming events the City of Everett has planned, please visit cityofeverett.com/ calendar/category/events/list. You can also follow social media pages on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter: Facebook: @cityofeverettma and @mayordemaria. Instagram: @cityofeverettma and @mayorcarlodemaria. Twitter: @Mayor_ DeMaria. All residents are welcome to join in the many exciting events they have planned. Juneteenth, which is a nationally recognized holiday on June 19 in the United States, celebrates when in 1865 Union General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas, and issued an order declaring that “all slaves are free.” This was one of the last places in the United States where slaves were formally freed after the Emancipation Proclamation was issued by President Abraham Lincoln on January 1, 1863. Members of the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives helped cook food for attendees. Janey David performed the Black National Anthem and the United States National Anthem alongside her son. State Representative Judith Garcia speaking to attendees. There was plenty of delicious food being served to all who attended. The inflatable attractions were a hit with younger attendees.
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