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Janis Reeser
 | Chambersburg Public Opinion
Chambersburg is set to host its 2026 Juneteenth Celebration on June 19-20. The two-day event will take place at the Spring Street Amphitheatre, 59 Lincoln Way West, Chambersburg, and feature a variety of family-friendly activities, according to a community announcement.
The celebration in Chambersburg aims to honor the past, celebrate the present and inspire the future.
There is no entry fee to attend. Participants are encouraged to bring their families and enjoy the festivities.
Event schedule for June 19
The celebration kicks off at 4 p.m. June 19 with an official reading of the Governor's Proclamation by Lu Ransom Butler. At 4:10 p.m., Carly Janifer will present “The Meaning of Juneteenth.”
At 4:20 p.m., Carlenda Owens will sing “The Black National Anthem,” inviting the audience to join in. Marvin Worthy will reflect on history, progress and community impact at 4:30 p.m.
The Children of NETwork will perform a step show at 5 p.m. to celebrate culture, tradition and youth excellence. Following this, there will be a community celebration featuring food, fellowship and music by DJ James Butler at 5:15 p.m.
Kyler Davis-Wright will give a musical performance at 5:30 p.m., followed by a community reading by Chanelle Green-Dorwart at 5:45 p.m. Kelani Monismith-Craig, president of Mercersburg Borough Council, will be the featured speaker at 6 p.m.
At 6:15 p.m., author Dr. Raymond E. Janifer Sr. will lead a book discussion. Keith Brandon will present poetry at 7 p.m. The day will conclude with Hands for Humanity, facilitated by Rebecca Burris, to support community unity, hope and healing at 7:30 p.m.
Activities planned for June 20
The celebration resumes at 10 a.m. June 20 with professional hula hooper Philip Michael Whitley sharing his love of hula hooping and offering lessons. At 11 a.m., Tsunami and Whitehead will take the stage.
Line dancing is scheduled for noon, followed by speeches from Shannon Jackson at 1 p.m. and Beth Farnham at 1:15 p.m. Historian and researcher Debra Sandoe McCauslin will present “Harriet Tubman and How the Underground Railroad Was Local History” at 2 p.m.
The event will close with remarks by Lu Ransom Butler at 3 p.m., according to the announcement.
The Chambersburg Juneteenth Celebration is designed to be a cultural event that brings the community together. According to the announcement, it is an opportunity for residents to share, learn and engage in fellowship.
Find more information online at tinyurl.com/45mnsksw.
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