The City of Pine Bluff has announced that all city offices will be closed on Thursday, June 19 in observance of Juneteenth, the federal holiday commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the United States.
Regular city operations will resume on Friday, June 20.
To mark the occasion, the community is invited to attend the 2nd Annual Juneteenth in the Bluff celebration on Friday evening, featuring a live performance by R&B legend Lenny Williams.
Full event details, including times and location, can be found at www.juneteenthinthebluff.com.
Juneteenth, officially recognized as a federal holiday in 2021, has become a time for communities across the country to reflect on freedom, celebrate Black culture and history, and continue the dialogue on equity and justice.
