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Elkhart approves Juneteenth celebration permit for Roosevelt Park
Summary
The board approved an event permit for an Elkhart Juneteenth celebration at Roosevelt Park on June 19, with applicant Antoine Williams promising neighborhood notification and coordination with public safety staff.
The Park Board approved an event permit on May 20 for the city's Juneteenth celebration at Roosevelt Park, scheduled for Thursday, June 19 from 4 to 8 p.m.
Applicant Antoine Williams said the event follows previous years' practice: a cultural community celebration with family activities and educational elements about Juneteenth's significance. Williams said he will notify nearby residents about potential noise and was coordinating with Elkhart Police Department and the fire department to have officers and units available; he said those staffing arrangements were being finalized.
Board members asked about notifications to neighbors and whether city departments (police, fire) would be involved; Williams said he planned to notify neighbors shortly and that the fire department typically participates with a water-spray demonstration. The board moved and approved the permit by voice vote.
Why it matters: the Juneteenth celebration is a community cultural event drawing families to Roosevelt Park; the permit ensures coordination for public safety and neighborhood notice ahead of the event.
Staff will follow up to confirm departmental participation and the applicant's neighborhood notifications.
