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Stafford leaders praise Juneteenth turnout and preview big July 3–4 celebration
Summary
Board members and committee chairs celebrated record Juneteenth attendance (more than 800 meals served), thanked volunteers and previewed an expanded July 3–4 Independence Day festival tied to the U.S. 250th anniversary.
Board members used the announcements portion of the meeting to report on recent community events and upcoming celebrations. The Juneteenth committee chair thanked volunteers and committee members, noted Rosalind Mason as a new committee member and said the event had a record turnout. "We fed over 800 meals," the chair said.
Members also previewed a two-day July 3–4 Independence Day celebration tied to the United States’ 250th anniversary featuring an outdoor festival July 3 and a symphony with fireworks on July 4. One speaker noted the city had invited Congressman Green as an honorary guest for the year. Board members praised Stafford Center staff and volunteers and encouraged community attendance at the upcoming events.
