By NICK GOSNELL
Hutch Post
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The annual Hutchinson Emancipation Day events are this weekend.
"We've got a lot of fine activities coming through our parade this Saturday," said Shontina Tipton, parade chair. "We have got drill teams coming from Florida, Kansas City, Wichita and Salina. I'm looking forward to making sure that we're going to have a fantastic time this Saturday at the parade."
Long-time chair Dellis Neal is pleased to collaborate with HutchCC once again this year.
Hutch Juco has stepped up," Neal said. "Dr. Carter File has just been awesome in helping us over the years since we have had it at Hutch Juco. I know a lot of people really miss it being at the park, but there's lots of reasons why we don't have it at the park anymore."
Neal said those with questions can contact any committee member and she'd like to see a good turnout this year.
"It's been a rough last couple of years," Neal said. "To see people come together, have a good time and not worry about race or anything like that. That's what makes it special for me and it's been that way since I've been on the committee."
The schedule of events is below:
Friday, August 6
3-point shootout between Ave. B and Ave. A on Washington 6:00 p.m.
Youth event-16 and younger Hutch Putt 1500 N. Lorraine 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Concert in Ave. A Park with Jazz vocalist Glenda Hill 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Saturday, August 7
Parade from B and Main to 12th and Main 10 a.m.
Parade Marshal Glenda Hill speaks at Stringer Fine Arts Center 11 a.m.
Picnic in Stringer Fine Arts Center Gallery Theater Noon to 3 p.m.
Domino & Bid Whist Tournament-Kansas State Fairgrounds 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Old School Jam at Kansas State Fairgrounds 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Sunday, August 8
Gospel Concert-Recital Hall-Stringer Fine Arts Center 3 p.m.
Ice Cream & Lady Bites Social-Gallery Theater
For more information, contact Tipton at (405) 738-8955 or Neal at (620) 474-2213.