(Philadelphia, PA)-City Athletics Community Partners (CACP) will host the largest free Juneteenth Community Block Party in the Nicetown/Tioga Community. The event will honor the emancipation of enslaved African-Americans in the United States on the oldest African American holiday. The entire family is welcome to attend the free event on Saturday, June 17th, from 1 pm-5 pm at City Athletics located at 1901 W Tioga Street.
The day will begin with a block clean-up followed by a free catered meal with a live DJ. It will include a barbeque, drinks, water ice, and funnel cake at no cost. There will be free pony rides, a bouncy house, face painting, axe throwing, giveaways, performances, and so much more. There will be over 20 small local businesses that will be selling goods and services.
“This free event is a thank you to the Nicetown-Tioga Community. There will be free water ice, funnel cake, BBQ, and entertainment. Everyone should plan to come early and stay late to enjoy the festivities,” said Curt DeVeaux, City Athletics Owner & Founder. “I want to thank every sponsor for making this possible, as well as the community for accepting the Center as their own in their neighborhood.”
This is the third year that CACP hosted a Juneteenth celebration. The center was the dream child of Curt DeVeaux, who has been serving the children of Philadelphia for well over a decade. He converted the shuttered church into a community center that has been serving hundreds of children since its inception. His passion comes from being a father and his desire to provide a safe place for all children.
THE FREE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE:
- 9:00 am-11:30 am – Block Clean up
- 12:00 pm-1:00 pm – Barbeque and Refreshments (while supplies last)
- 1:00 pm -1:30 pm – African Drummers Performance and Singing of the National Black Anthem
- 1:50 pm Positive – Movement Drill Team
- 2:30 pm-4:00 pm – Philly Girls Jump Double Dutch
- 2:00 pm-4:00 pm – Face Painting
- 3:00 pm – I am a Role Model Performance
- 4:00 pm – Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. Beta Chapter Step Show
- 3:00 pm-5 pm – Axe Throwing and Pony Rides
The current sponsors provided monetary donations: Aetna, Affordable Dentures & Implants, Brown’s ShopRite, Comcast NBC Universal, Devin Uqdah, Esq. Khadejah Alderman Funeral Services, Inc, Laborers Union Local 57, Masjiduallah Early Child Care Academy, No More Dust Maid Services, C2 Consulting, and Supra Office Solutions.
The following community partners will share resources and information: 39th District Police, Aetna, The Duke Barber Co., Philly Girls Jump, and the Upper North Neighborhood Association.
“It is not too late to participate, please reach out,” said DeVeaux.
To donate to this amazing event, please visit: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=NPRP4XJMCBJPU
To learn more about City Athletics, please visit: https://cityathleticsphilly.com/city-athletics-community-partners/
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SOURCE: Nichole Tillman / nicholeltillman@gmail.com
