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Lift Every Voice & Sing Celebration

James Weldon Johnson park      2/12/2022      11am-4pm

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Join us Saturday February 12th at James Weldon Johnson Park, as we celebrate the 122nd anniversary of the first performance of 'Lift Every Voice and Sing'. Festivities include a group singing of James Weldon Johnson's song 'Lift Every Voice and Sing' , along with a special program from 11:30-12:15. 
Other festivities at the celebration will include performances by Nan Nkama Dance & Drum Ensemble, live music performed by Joe Watts, guest speakers, local vendors, food trucks, and more!

This event is brought to you by Historic Stanton Inc. , in partnership with James Weldon Johnson Park, and the city of Jacksonville. 

VIP Seating is Available!
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VIP Seating is only $20 per Ticket, with all proceeds going to Historic Stanton Inc.
Your VIP Seat Includes: A special reserved viewing area in the front for the main program, as well as access for the duration of the event (11am-4pm). 


VIP SEATS TERMS/CONDITIONS: VIP seats for this event are good for the duration of the event day (11am-4pm), these seats are NON-TRANSFERABLE AND NON-REFUNDABLE.


 Follow one of the links below to reserve your spot in the VIP area today!
Paypal: 
https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=QVL2NHFUTR9EA
Cashapp: $HistoricStanton
Place your name and contact information in your order and we will contact you as the event day gets closer about your VIP Seating.

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Schedule of Events

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10AM- Vendor Setup
11
AM - Gates Open

11:30 AM - Main Program Begins
12:00 - Group Singing of 'Lift Every Voice and Sing'
12:15 - Joe Watts Live Music
​1:00 - Nan Nkama African Dance & Drum Ensemble
2:00 - Speech by Phi Beta Sigma's first VP Cornelius Jones
4:00 - Performance by Jacksonville Art & Music School
4:15​ - Event End

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Featured Vendors
​jag Boilers foodtruck          African lady (Shea Butter)
Snack Boys soul Caribbean          Dream Prints & Designs
Doughmeeka's kitchen          Ascension complete

Interested in Becoming a Vendor? 
Contact Us to Learn How! Below are forms with more information for interested vendors.


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  • Home
  • DONATE
    • Brick Campaign
    • Friends of Stanton
  • ABOUT US
    • BOARD OF TRUSTEES >
      • Past Trustees
    • HISTORY: Past, Present and Future >
      • Stanton Normal School
      • Stanton Senior High School
      • New Stanton Senior High School
      • Stanton Vocational High School
      • Stanton College Preparatory School
    • Vision 2020 >
      • 3D Virtual Walkthrough
    • ALUMNI >
      • Alma Mater
      • Class Pictures >
        • Yearbooks
      • Notable Alumni >
        • James Weldon Johnson
        • Stanton Families
  • EVENTS
    • Alumni, Family & Friends
    • Annual Gala
  • CONTACT US
  • Media and Videos