LIMA, Ohio (WLIO) – Mark your calendars, Limaland — a brand-new parade is coming to town in honor of Juneteenth.
The Lima Juneteenth Committee has announced its inaugural parade, which will kick off the community’s annual Juneteenth celebration on Saturday June 14th. The parade is scheduled to begin at 10:30 a.m. and will travel north on South Main Street, starting at Vine Street heading north and continuing to the roundabout in Town Square.
Organizers say the goal is to bring more people to the festival and offer a chance to commemorate the end of slavery in the United States while promoting education and appreciation for Black heritage.
The parade will lead directly into the downtown Juneteenth celebration, which will take place from noon to 6 p.m. in the square. Organizers say the goal is to bring more people to the festival and offer a chance to commemorate the end of slavery in the United States while promoting education and appreciation for Black heritage.
“Something that people need to learn and understand is what it really means to celebrate this,” said Marc Wright, Juneteenth Committee Chair. “It's unity. It's education, you know, so and all about, you know, learning about what happened. How can we grow? How can we all be in this world together? And, you know, just love each other at the end of the day.”
So far, 40 units have already signed up to participate in the parade. Those interested in joining still have the rest of the week to register by calling 419-516-1056. More information about the parade and festivities can be found on the Lima Juneteenth Committee’s Facebook page.
