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EMANCIPATION DAY: FREEDOM FEST

  • High Rock Park 112 High Rock Avenue Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866 United States (map)

🌟 EMANCIPATION DAY: FREEDOM FEST 🌟

Join us for a community night in honor of the Black New Yorkers who historically celebrated their independence on July 5th following the abolition of slavery in NYS in 1827!

🌍 Live music, poetry, & drag performances

🌈 Free food and activities for all ages

🌟 Tabling and goods from dozens of organizations and artisans from the Capital Region!

Date \\ Time: Friday, July 5 \\ 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Location: High Rock Park, 112 High Rock Ave, Saratoga Springs

“That whereas the 4th day of July is the day that the National Independence of this country is recognized by white citizens, we deem it proper to celebrate the 5th” - Nathaniel Paul, 1827 in Albany, NY

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