MAY 29TH
PARADE & FREEDOM FESTIVAL
OUR STRENGTH LIES IN UNITY!
CELEBRATING
158 YEARS
OF FREEDOM
On May 29, 1865, the slaves of Upson County recieved the news that they were free!
Join us as we continue this tradition that has taken place for over 157 years!
Ask us how you can support our organization and this wonderful cause today!
SCHEDULE
EMANCIPATION NEWS
OUR SPONSORS
Bronze Sponsors
Billy D's Community Fitness Center
Nylah J Customs
Silver Sponsors
Gold Sponsors
The Travon Walker Foundation
Quad
Jump For Fun GA
Dr. Babatunde Fariyike, MD
Armstrong School of Dance
QUICK LINKS
ATTENTION:
This is a family-oriented event with a strict ban on suggested
violence, profanity, racial epithets and misogyny.
Help us continue the oldest Emancipation Celebration!
ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY-EIGHTH ANNUAL
EMANCIPATION CELEBRATION OF UPSON
Location:
LINCOLN PARK
235 Martin Luther King Drive, Thomaston, GA 30286
Event Date:
May 27, 2023
11am - 7pm
#UpsonEmancipation
#May29th
This Year's Theme:
OUR STRENGTH LIES IN UNITY
BLACK UNITY
BLACK STRENGTH
OUR HISTORY MATTERS
FAMILIES MATTER
UNITED WE STAND
THE EMANCIPATION COMMITTEE OF UPSON COUNTY, INC.
EMANCIPATION CELEBRATION OF UPSON
MAY 29TH
On May 29th, 1865, the slaves of Upson County finally
received the news that they were free.
For over 150 years the traditions of a parade, program and happy party atmosphere have continued to be an element of this community!
Thomaston, Georgia is famous for the Emancipation Celebration!
Join us for The Emancipation Celebration of Upson aka May 29th
No matter what part of the world you are from, you are welcome to celebrate with us!
A unity among our people that can lead to a powerful change!
Your donation can help us continue this celebration for many years to come!
We appreciate your support!
The Emancipation Committee of Upson County, Inc.
is a Non-Profit 501(c)(3).
Your donation is tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
You can donate by check / money order to:
Emancipation Committee of Upson
P.O. Box 224, Thomaston, GA 30286
Have questions call us: (770) 648-4753, no answer, please leave a message.
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Non Profit 501 (c)(3) Organization
Celebrating History. Celebrating Traditions. Celebrating Culture.