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MAY 29TH

PARADE & FREEDOM FESTIVAL

OUR STRENGTH LIES IN UNITY!

May 27, 11:00 AM
Thomaston
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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!

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Agenda

SCHEDULE

MAY 27, 2023

9:00am

11am - 7pm

03:00pm

Parade Registration

10:00am

Surprise Performance

04:00pm

Parade LineUp

11:00pm

Surprise Performance

05:00pm

May 29th Parade

1:00pm - 2:30pm (approx.)

Giveway

05:45pm - 7:00pm

May 29th Program

Derwin Daniels Band

EMANCIPATION NEWS

Sponsors

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

Parade

Interested in being in our parade this year? Click here.

Vendor

Interested in being a vendor at our event? Click here.

Donate

Interested in supporting our event or being a sponsor? Click here.

Disclaimer

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.


ecu@upsonemancipation.org


Upson Emancipation Copyright©
All rights reserved! 2023
Non Profit 501 (c)(3) Organization
Celebrating History. Celebrating Traditions. Celebrating Culture.

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