TREASURE COAST — The City of Port St. Lucie will host a free community celebration Friday marking Juneteenth, the federal holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States.
“Juneteenth: A Celebration of Unity” runs from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at the MIDFLORIDA Event Center, 9221 SE Event Center Place. The event is open to the public at no cost.
The evening will include student dance performances, storytelling, a panel discussion and a keynote address. Organizers say the program is designed to highlight Juneteenth’s history and broader African American heritage on the Treasure Coast…