The Emancipation Celebration Kicks Off with Renovation Plans

The Emancipation celebration kicks off with renovation plans

Joplin, MO (KOAM)--Ewert Park marks its 100th birthday during the annual Joplin Emancipation Celebration, kicking off with long-awaited renovations.

Joplin’s Ewert Park Celebrates 100 Years with Emancipation Park Days Festivities – Newstalk KZRG

JOPLIN, Mo. — On Friday, Ewert Park, a cornerstone of Joplin’s East Town community, marked its 100th anniversary with a special presentation kicking off the annual Emancipation Park Days celebration.  The three-day event, one of Joplin’s oldest traditions, celebrates African American freedom, culture, and achievement while uniting residents of all backgrounds in a vibrant community gathering. The centennial celebration began at 10:30 a.m. near t…