Artist Credit: Artwork by MJ, @mjjacobsjr / Sir Unruly 
The City of Tukwila welcomes the community to come together for its Fifth Annual Juneteenth Commemoration. This year’s theme is Echoes of Freedom: Past, Present & Future.
This free outdoor event will be held at the Sullivan Center at Tukwila Village, 14350 Tukwila International Boulevard, on Thursday, June 19, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Chef Dayo Edwards and her DayoSense Catering will prepare light refreshments at no cost to attendees. Chef Dayo (pronounced “Dah-yo”, a Nigerian name that means Joy Arrives) Edwards was born and raised in Seattle.
Food and giveaways sponsored by Public Health – Seattle and King County.
Sean Lewis will provide music.
Schedule of the Day’s Event:
11 a.m. Welcome – Mayor Thomas McLeod and Past Tukwila Councilmember Mr. Joe Duffie
11:15 a.m. Presentation of the Black National Anthem, Jaleah Larkins
11:30 a.m. Performance by DaNell Daymon & Greater Works Choir
12:00 p.m. Spoken Word Performance by Will Rideout
12:20 p.m. Keynote Speaker – TBD
12:40 p.m. Line Dancing – Toni Bailey: Boots on the Ground (Bring your fan!)
1 p.m. Closing
History of Juneteenth Recognition in Tukwila
In 2020, Tukwila’s City Council adopted Resolution 1992, declaring that Juneteenth will be recognized annually in our community. The event celebrates emancipation and is an opportunity to honor African Americans through continued learning and understanding of the impacts of slavery and resiliency.