Fun activities at Juneteenth celebration

OAKLAWN JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION OFFERS FAMILY FUN FOR ALL ON JUNE 17

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The community is invited to kick off the Juneteenth weekend festivities with family fun for all at Oaklawn Park on June 17 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Organized by Councilman Jerry Walker, there will be many food vendors, face painting, and cornhole, free throw and three-point tournaments.

The City of Mount Pleasant is providing miniature train rides, pony rides, water slides, a DJ/music and free ice cream sundaes and snow cones, and staff support. There will also be a wide array of vendors offering food and treats for purchase.

The competition schedule is as follows and will feature the opportunity to meet Mount Pleasant ISD coaches and players:

  • Free Throw (5th-12th grade only) – 11 a.m.; Registration at 10 a.m.
  • 3 Point (5th-12 grade only) – Noon; Registration at 11 a.m.
  • Cornhole Youth Tournament (18 and under) – 1 p.m.; Registration at Noon
  • Cornhole Adult Tournament (19 and over) – 4:30 p.m.; Registration at 4 p.m.

Medals will be awarded to all 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners. A Dedication Service concluding the festivities will begin at 6 p.m.

For information, contact Councilman Walker at 903-573-5497. Oaklawn Park is located at1103 Searcy Ave., Mount Pleasant, TX 75455.