Events around the Cape Fear happening on Juneteenth

Juneteenth is just a few days away, but some organizations couldn't wait. One event held Monday in the Port City paid tribute to the United States Colored Troops, (Photo: MGN).
(Photo: MGN).

(WWAY) — There have already been several events held around the Cape Fear for Juneteenth this month, but there are a few still to come happening on the actual day.

Elizabethtown is holding a parade on June 19th from 11:00 a.m. until 12:30 p.m.

Whiteville is also marking the date with a Freedom Parade at 4:00 p.m. in downtown.

Later in the day, a 7:30 p.m. screening of ‘Glory’ is being shown at Jengo’s Playhouse on Princess street in Wilmington.

All of these events are free and open to the public.

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