June 15, 2022

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MILWAUKEE — Marquette University and Safe & Sound, a nonprofit organization committed to safe neighborhoods in Milwaukee, will co-host a Juneteenth weekend kick-off celebration on Friday, June 17, from noon to 4 p.m. on the university’s Central Mall.

The celebration will feature a variety of musical acts, including DJ DRiPSweat and performers on a live youth stage: Bembé Drum & Dance, Xalaat Africa Drum and Dance for Life, School of Rock and vocal artists Jonah Denae, Big Perro, and several others. Performers are ages 11-17.

Free food trucks, t-shirts and kid’s activities from Discovery World and Betty Brinn will also be available, as well as resource tables featuring community organizations and Juneteenth history.

Event information:

• When: Friday, June 17; noon to 4 p.m.
• Where: Marquette University Central Mall, located between Raynor Memorial Libraries and Lalumiere Hall (south of Wisconsin Avenue)
• Parking: Parking is available in the 16th Street Parking Structure (749 N. 16th St.). A map of the visitor parking structures can be found here.

Media interested in attending the ceremony should contact Kevin Conway, associate director of university communication, at kevin.m.conway@marquette.edu or (414) 288-4745 in advance of the event.

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About Kevin Conway

Kevin is the associate director for university communication in the Office of Marketing and Communication. Contact Kevin at (414) 288-4745 or kevin.m.conway@marquette.edu.