OUR SIGNATURE CELEBRATION
May 29th Emancipation Celebration
Honoring Our Freedom. Celebrating Our Heritage. Uniting Our Community.
THE DAY'S EVENTS
Celebration Schedule
Times and locations for the next celebration will be posted once confirmed.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Parade & Participant Lineup
Location: Thomaston Mills Parking Lot
Description: Details Coming Soon
1:00 PM
Speaking Program
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Festival & Community Activities
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Entertainment & Special Attractions
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FOLLOW THE CELEBRATION
Parade Route & Lineup
Official ECU parade map will be posted here once released.
Parade Date & Time
Parade Registration Begins: 9:00 AM
Line-up Starts: 10:45 AM
Parade Starts: 11:00 AM
Participant Information
Important safety requirements:
All participants age 17 and under must have a parent or guardian sign a waiver, and helmets are required.
Horses must have a manure catcher attached.
Lineup Gates
Upon arrival, participants will check in at designated gates based on their entry type:
Gate A — Section A: Go-karts, ATVs, UTVs, motorcycles, dirt bikes, golf carts, and bicycles.
Gate B — Section B: Bands, dance lines, walking groups, organizations, small businesses, floats, cars, trucks, and political candidates.
Gate C — Section C: Horses.
Starting Point
Old Thomaston Mills Parking Lot - 900 N. Hightower Street, Thomaston GA
Ending Point
Southside BP - 500 S. Center Street, Thomaston, GA
Participant Pricing
$15 DONATION
• Dance lines
• Walking groups
• ATVs
• UTVs
• Go-karts
• Dirt bikes
• Golf carts
• Motorcycles
• Horses
$25 DONATION
• Cars
• Trucks
• Floats
• Businesses
• Organizations
$100 DONATION
• Political candidates
DONATION ONLY
• Bicycles
• Churches (free if you purchase a full-page ad)
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1st, 2nd & 3rd Prizes Awarded for Best Float
EXPLORE THE GROUNDS
Find Your Way Around
Explore the celebration grounds and find the activities, vendors, and experiences planned for the event.
Official festival grounds layout — Details Coming Soon
Lincoln Park
Thomaston, Georgia
- Speaking Program — 1:00 PM
- Vendors — Details Coming Soon
- Food — Details Coming Soon
- Activities — Details Coming Soon
CALLING ALL BANDS & DANCE TEAMS
Bring Your Talent to the Celebration!
March with us. Perform with us. Celebrate with us.
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Join the Parade
Bring your band, dance line, or majorette team to the streets and help make the May 29th Emancipation Celebration an unforgettable community tradition.
Perform at the Festival
Take part in the festivities by showcasing your talent and entertaining the community through music, dance, and performance.
VOICES OF OUR HERITAGE
The Speaking Program
A meaningful part of our celebration, the speaking program brings our community together for reflection, recognition, and messages that honor the significance of this tradition.
Guest Speaker Name
Speaker Title – Details Coming Soon
DATE & TIME
May 29, 2027 @ 1:00 PM
LOCATION
235 MLK Drive, Thomaston, GA
PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS
Details Coming Soon
ORDER OF PROGRAM
Details Coming Soon
PROGRAM FLYER
BE PART OF THE EXPERIENCE
Vendor Opportunities
Be part of the May 29th Emancipation Celebration! Our vendors contribute to the vibrant atmosphere of the event by offering food, merchandise, services, and unique community experiences.
Vendor Registration Fee
Details Coming Soon
Registration Deadline
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Vendor Categories
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Setup Instructions
Details Coming Soon
Requirements & Guidelines
Details Coming Soon
Contact Information
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OFFICIAL CELEBRATION SOUVENIRS
A Tradition Worth Remembering
Celebrate our heritage with commemorative keepsakes from the May 29th Emancipation Celebration.
Celebrate the Tradition. Keep the Memories.
Celebration T-Shirts
Wear the tradition proudly with our official commemorative celebration shirts.
Price: To be announced
Sizes: To be announced
Availability / preorder details coming soon.
Souvenir Books
A special keepsake celebrating the people, memories, and heritage of our community.
Price: To be announced
Availability: Details coming soon.
Purchase / pickup instructions coming soon.
PLAN YOUR VISIT
Before You Arrive
Event Location
235 MLK Drive, Thomaston, Georgia
Parking Information
Details Coming Soon
Accessibility
Details Coming Soon
Restrooms
Details Coming Soon
Event Guidelines
Details Coming Soon
Contact Information
Details Coming Soon
We look forward to celebrating our history, traditions and freedom with you.
AN EVENING OF HONOR & CELEBRATION
Heritage Awards Banquet
Celebrating those who preserve our heritage and strengthen our community.
Join the Emancipation Committee of Upson for an evening of recognition, fellowship, and celebration. The Heritage Awards Banquet brings our community together to honor individuals whose contributions have made a meaningful difference, while sharing a special dinner and reflecting on our continuing legacy.
â—† EVENT INFORMATION
- Date: To Be Announced
- Time: To Be Announced
- Venue: To Be Announced
- Full Address: To Be Announced
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✦ EVENING HIGHLIGHTS
- Heritage Awards Presentation
- Recognition of Honorees
- Dinner and Fellowship
- Special Program Details
Tickets & Reservations: Details To Be Announced
Banquet Tickets
- Ticket Price: To Be Announced
- Ticket Availability: To Be Announced
- How to Purchase: Details Coming Soon
- Contact Information: To Be Announced
Join us for a memorable evening of dinner, recognition, and celebration. Find out how to purchase tickets and be part of this special occasion.
Heritage Awards Voting
Make Your Voice Count
The Heritage Awards recognize individuals whose service, dedication, and contributions have made a meaningful difference in our community. We invite you to participate in the voting process and help celebrate those who continue to make a lasting impact.
- Voting Opens: To Be Announced
- Voting Deadline: To Be Announced
- Voting Instructions: Details Coming Soon
- Eligibility & Voting Guidelines: Details Coming Soon