About Us
Welcome to the 43rd Annual Juneteenth Celebration, which will be held on June 19 & 20, 2026 at the Vernon Dahmer Park - 1000 Country Club Road, Hattiesburg, MS.
We are a 501(c) (3) tax exempt corporation. Our objective is to improve the quality of life by fulfilling the needs of others, through ministry.
The Juneteenth Celebration is produced by the RAY~E FOUNDATION INC. and supported with donations and services. The celebration is given to promote diversity, fellowship and unity within the Hattiesburg Community and throughout the great state of Mississippi.
Our mission is four-fold; we seek to serve our community through spiritual, cultural, educational, and recreational activities. You can help us achieve this goal by participating in some or all of our activities.
Join us for many fun activities. We will kick off the celebration with a Flag Raising Ceremony. Our Juneteenth Parade will march threw the city, followed by, live entertainment: gospel, blues and R&B, a Softball, Corn-hole and Pickle ball tournaments, rides, swimming, kids zone, Booths: arts crafts and a variety of your favorite foods and a big car show. This year our festival will begin on June 19th with a fabulous fireworks show. You don't want to miss It!!!!
Don't miss this fun filled, exciting event. Bring out the whole family for a great time of fun and fellowship.