Juneteenth Weekend This Saturday at Vernon Dahmer Park at 4pm

HATTIESBURG, Miss. (THN News)- People celebrating Juneteenth this weekend in Hattiesburg is encouraged to go to Vernon Dahmer Park for the 2nd Annual Juneteenth Cookout. People are encourage to bring out their tents, grills, coolers, music, and lawn chairs to enjoy the community.

The cookout will feature a baseball tournament, swimming, music, and instead of a fireworks show, there will be a candle light at 8:00pm in honor of anyone who's lost someone.

Juneteenth Weekend begins with the 2nd Annual Mississippi March led by the Justice for Donivan Barnes supporters, including his family and friends.

Vendors are welcome but there is no charge to be a vendor at this year's event. For more information tap here or call Dana Johnson 601.270.3884 or Erica Moore 596.2239.