The City of North Las Vegas will hold a Juneteenth Flag Raising Ceremony on Wednesday to mark the end of slavery in the United States. The event will take place outside North Las Vegas City Hall at Liberty Park. According to the City of North Las Vegas, the program will include live performances, remarks from Mayor Pamela Goynes-Brown and Congressman Steven Horsford, and the raising of the Juneteenth flag.
The event will begin at 8:30 a.m. with a welcome and opening remarks, followed by a performance of "Lift Every Voice and Sing" by Ralonda Green. The North Las Vegas Fire & Police Department Honor Guard, led by Fire Captain Aric Seal, will then raise the flag. At 8:40 a.m., Deborah Evans, President of Juneteenth Nevada, will present a Juneteenth Proclamation, as reported by the City of North Las Vegas.
The City of North Las Vegas will hold a Juneteenth event starting at 8:45 a.m. with a musical performance by Rachel Oliver-Cobbin from Mountaintop Faith Ministries, followed by a dance performance from Studio 305 at 8:50 a.m. Closing remarks and a thank you are scheduled for 8:55 a.m. The City of North Las Vegas stated, “Juneteenth is a powerful reminder of the progress our country has made and the work that continues toward equality and justice.” Community members, city officials, and guest performers are expected to attend.
