Events
BY AMANDA CUTSHALL
In its 38th year, the Bastrop Juneteenth Committee team invited a special guest to accompany the festivities set for June 15. Part of a nationwide traveling exhibition, the 9-foot-tall ”Harriet Tubman: Journey to Freedom” sculpture will make its Texas debut in Bastrop, with the unveiling happening during the Bastrop Juneteenth Family Freedom Festival. “We are so excited about this exhibition,” Sheila Lowe, Bastrop Juneteenth Committee Chair said. “We are very proud of our local foundry and can’t wait for everyone to see the beautiful exhibit.” Juneteenth event to unveil Bastrop guest
The details
With more than 2,000 expected attendees, festivities will begin with the annual parade, which will start at the performing arts center, 1401 Cedar St., travel down Main Street and end at Fisherman’s Park. Eventgoers can also enjoy live music, vendors and the inaugural Juneteenth BBQ Cooko .
Parade: 10 a.m. Downtown Festival: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Fisherman’s Park BBQ Cooko : 11 a.m. Fisherman’s Park Tubman sculpture unveiling: 5 p.m. Kerr Community Park Street dance: 7 p.m. Historic Main Street
Wesley Wo ord’s traveling exhibit, “Harriet Tubman: Journey to Freedom,” will make its Texas debut during Bastrop’s Juneteenth celebration.
PHOTO COURTESY WESLEY WOFFORD SCULPTURE STUDIO
SOURCE: BASTROP JUNETEENTH COMMITTEE COMMUNITY IMPACT
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