The Tampa Police Department is gearing up to bring the community together with a Juneteenth Block Party set for next week at Perry Harvey Sr Park. The anticipated event is shaping up to be a festive gathering with an array of attractions for people of all ages, featuring everything from a display of cool vehicles to various giveaways. The celebration, marking the historic emancipation of the last remaining enslaved African Americans in the Confederacy, promises to feature local vendors and entertain attendees with a possible surprise performance from DJ Dr. Chief Bercaw.
As next Thursday approaches, excitement builds with the department’s social media post promising a lively event. “The countdown is on! We’re just ONE WEEK away from our Juneteenth Block Party at Perry Harvey Sr Park, and trust us, you don’t want to miss it!” the department announced on Facebook. The event, set to take place on Thursday, June 19, 2025, from 4:00 to 7:00 PM, invites the community to not only celebrate but also to forge stronger bonds with local law enforcement in a relaxed and friendly environment.
Details of the event were shared on Tampa Police Department’s official social media page, with instructions for the public to visit the “Events” tab on their page to learn more about the upcoming block party. The encouragement to bring friends and family suggests the Police Department is looking to foster a greater sense of unity within the community, recognizing the importance of such gatherings in building mutual trust and respect between the public and police officers…