The Team
Who We Are
Volunteers
Founder & Chair
The parade is being planned by a number of residents and neighbors who live East of the River with support from businesses and others.
Mr. W. Earl Williams
Volunteers
Committee Chairs
Parade Project Manager – Ms. Toya Carmichael
Logistics Chair – Mr. Travis Swanson
Parade Participants Chair – Mr. Cinque Culver
Communications Chair – Ms. Adondra Woods
Website Chair – Ms. Michelle Phipps-Evans​
All chairs are seeking volunteers to ensure the event is as successful as possible.
Volunteer Chairs
Vacancies
The following positions need to be filled:
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Permitting Chair
Volunteers Chair
Fundraising Chair
Connect with W. Earl Williams if you're interested at wearlwilliams@gmail.com​
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Please sign up to volunteer here.
What to Expect as a Volunteer
Juneteenth Parade Volunteer Summary
​Volunteers for the Juneteenth parade play a crucial role in ensuring the event runs smoothly and celebrates the holiday's significance with dignity and joy.
In addition to the above committees, below is a summary of the various roles and responsibilities that volunteers may undertake during the parade. This is not a complete list:
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Setup and Breakdown
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​Parade Route Marshals
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​Registration and Check-In
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​Information Booth and Way-finding​
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Water and Refreshments Stations
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​First Aid and Safety Support
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​Cultural Engagement and Education
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​Photography and Social Media​
Volunteers are essential in creating a memorable and meaningful Juneteenth parade, contributing their time and energy to honor this important celebration of freedom and resilience.