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Date/Time
Date(s) - June 18, 2022
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Location
Farmers Market Pavilion
Event Information
The Juneteenth Folklife Celebration highlights the folk art, heritage, and traditions of African-American culture in St. Landry Parish. Rebecca Henry, owner of the Creole Heritage Folklife Center, hosts the event. She is a child of sharecroppers, artist, and a wealth of cultural knowledge. This celebration pays tribute to the date when Texas slaves first heard the news of their freedom. Under the Farmers Market Pavilion in Opelousas, Louisiana, you will be able to listen to live music and traditional dancing. Stay tuned for more details.
- Family-friendly event, no alcohol is sold or allowed on site.
- Sponsored by Creole Heritage Folklife Center – 1113 West Vine Street, Opelousas, Louisiana 70570
- Phone: (337) 945-5064
- Website: ole Heritage Folklife Center,
