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Hosted by, Freedomtainment a 501c3 from North Omaha

FESTIVAL MISSION:  Educate, Empower, & Entertain the Omaha, Nebraska Community about North Omaha culture while bringing awareness to local, social and business resources.

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OMAHA FREEDOM FESTIVAL

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

JUNE 17, 2023

OMAHA, NEBRASKA

Omaha Freedom Festival Info

The Omaha Freedom Festival is hosted by Freedomtainment, a 501c3 non-profit organization located in North Omaha, Nebraska, and celebrates the Juneteenth holiday which honors the emancipation of those enslaved in the United States.

The Festival’s mission is to:  Educate, Empower & Entertain the Omaha, Nebraska community about North Omaha culture while bringing awareness to local, social and business resources.

The Festival is made possible by the support of community sponsors, personal donations, and a countless number of volunteers that together, have moved this vision forward to honor the past by bringing the community together in celebration.

The Countdown Has Begun!

The clock is ticking and capacity is limited

Entertainment Lineup

Musiq Soulchild
Lyfe Jennings
Josh Jones
DJ CHAIN
Want to perform

Festival 12pm-5:00pm

June 17, 2023

Malcolm X Outside Event Plaza 3448 Evans St, Omaha, NE 68111

Family-friendly Activities

Kidz Zone / Family Activities, Educational / Community Info, Free Health Screenings, Vaccine Station, Local Artists / Musicians, Food & Beverage Vendors Available ($$) Each attendee including children must have a Day Pass accessible (physical or electronic) at entrance for check-in. Children under 15 must be accompanied by a responsible adult. All guests inside the fenced in festival grounds will depart the area by 5:00pm. Those staying for the Concert will need to re-enter and show their paid ticket for admission. VIP ticket holders may re-enter at 6:30pm and general admission at 7:00pm. See FAQ.

12-5:00 Malcolm X Outdoor Event Plaza

Host for the Day Josh Jones, Music by DJ Chevy

Catch the Main Stage festival activities

12:30 pm Main Stage

Department of Black Studies

Cynthia L. Robinson, Ph.D. will Read The Emancipation Proclamation, a presidential proclamation and executive order issued by United States President Abraham Lincoln on January 1, 1863, during the Civil War. The Proclamation changed the legal status of more than 3.5 million enslaved African Americans in the secessionist Confederate states from enslaved to free.

12:30 pm Main Stage

Enjoli Mitchell

Sings “Lift Every Voice”

1:00 pm Main Stage

Juanita City council women

Juanita City council women

1:30 pm Main Stage

Malcolm X Memorial Foundation Presentation

Malcolm X Memorial Foundation Presentation

Main Stage Main Stage

Poetry contest Winners Announced

Sponsored by Rotella’s Italian Bakery

2:00 pm Main Stage

CAR Raffle Giveaway

Sponsored by Baxter Auto & American Family Insurance

2:30 pm Main Stage

Josh Jones

Hosts Open MIC

3:00 pm Main Stage

DJ Houston Alexander Spinning

DJ Houston Alexander Spinning

12:30 Kidz Zone Stage

1 Laptop Raffled Away

Every Hour Starting at 1:00pm in the Education Zone

1-4:00 pm Educational Zone

10 Bikes Giving Away

Every Hour Starting at 1:00pm in the Kid Zone

1-4:00 pm Kids Zone

Concert 8pm-midnight

June 17, 2023

Malcolm X Outside Event Plaza, Main Stage 3448 Evans Street, Omaha, NE 68111

Concert

Live Entertainment from National & Local Recording Artists to include: Muisiq Soulchild, Lyfe Jennings and Omaha's very own songbird, Enjoli with Timeless. Josh Jones, MC. DJ Chain, Concert DJ. Each attendee including children must have a Purchased Concert Ticket accessible (physical or electronic) at entrance for check-in. 7:00pm Admission. Concert starts at 8:00pm. Children under 15 years of age must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

7pm-midnight Malcolm X Outdoor Event Plaza

VIP Ticket Holder Early Admission

Premier Seating (max 4 per table, not reserved), Chair & Tented Table Provided, Free Buffet Style Food, Access to Top Shelf Bar ($$) 1 Ticket Per Attendee Needed For Entrance.

7:00pm Main Stage

General Admission Begins

Standing Room Only. Food & Beverage vendors available ($$). 1 Ticket per Attendee Needed.

7:00pm Main Stage

Event Gallery

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Presenting Sponsors

The Festival is hosted by Freedomtainment, a 501c3 non-profit organization from North Omaha dependent upon the community. We are incredibly thankful to these presenting sponsors for their support in this mission.  For a complete listing, see Sponsors.

(402)686-8316  |  OmahaFreedomFestival@gmail.com  |  #OmahaFreedomFestival

The Festival’s mission is to: Educate, Empower & Entertain the Omaha, Nebraska community about North Omaha culture while bringing awareness to local, social and business resources.