LANCASTER, Pa. — Celebrate Lancaster returns to downtown Lancaster on Friday, offering food trucks, a beer garden, live music performances and family fun to visitors from 11:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
More than 20 food trucks will offer their wares, while the musical lineup includes performances from Ever Sandoval, Sir Dominique Jordan, Arthur Brinson, Spoken Musik, Pro Human Future and the headlining act, Ralph Real & the Family Jam.
A DJ dance party will close out the evening, beginning at 9 p.m., organizers said.
The event, which is organized through a partnership between the City of Lancaster and Crispus Attucks, will celebrate Umoja, a Swahili term for the spirit of community.
"Celebrate Lancaster is an even bigger celebration of Lancaster City’s residents and their cultures by celebrating the feeling of Umoja and its connection to the Juneteenth holiday," the city said.
While the event is going on, the following street closures will be in effect, according to Lancaster Police:
- 7 a.m.: East Grant Street at Christian Street to North Queen Street
- 8 a.m.: 000 and 100 blocks of North Queen Street, Market Street at King Street and William Henry Place
- 11 a.m.: Orange Street and Queen Street
Cars parked on those streets will begin to be towed at 7 a.m. Friday morning, according to police.
Officials say traffic delays are to be expected during the event. Please seek alternate routes or parking if possible. Be extra vigilant and attentive when traveling downtown this Friday, whether by car, bike or walking. Remember, pedestrian safety is everyone's responsibility.
