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Chandler celebrates Juneteenth with downtown music, food

The City of Chandler’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Division is celebrating Juneteenth and Freedom Week by co-hosting its third annual Culture Music in the Park event.

The event is Saturday, June 15, from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Dr. A.J. Chandler Park West, 3 S. Arizona Ave. in Downtown Chandler.

The public is invited to enjoy live music by Vaughn Willis & Ear Candy. Attendees are encouraged to bring a lawn chair, as there will be a break between sets, to enjoy delicious food from local vendors available for purchase and stay cool with misters onsite.

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Chandler celebrates Juneteenth with downtown music, food

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The City of Chandler’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Division is celebrating Juneteenth and Freedom Week by co-hosting its third annual Culture Music in the Park event.

The event is Saturday, June 15, from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Dr. A.J. Chandler Park West, 3 S. Arizona Ave. in Downtown Chandler.

The public is invited to enjoy live music by Vaughn Willis & Ear Candy. Attendees are encouraged to bring a lawn chair, as there will be a break between sets, to enjoy delicious food from local vendors available for purchase and stay cool with misters onsite.

Co-hosting the event with Chandler’s DEI Division are South Chandler Self-Help Foundation and Ready, Set, Go! Foundation.

In addition, the city’s DEI Division is also a proud sponsor of the annual Miss Juneteenth Arizona Scholarship and Pageant, organized by the South Chandler Self-Help Foundation. The event is Friday, June 14, 6 p.m., at the Chandler Center for the Arts, 250 N. Arizona Ave.

This pageant celebrates history, culture and community. Attendees of the pageant are not only supporting the contestants, they are honoring the legacy of Juneteenth and contributing to the empowerment of future leaders. Tickets can be purchased online here.

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