4:00-5:00 pm - Tori Joy

Tori Joy, from the sunflower state of Kansas, has been recording and performing her own original music since 2015.

After graduating from the University of Kansas with a Bachelor’s of Music in Voice Performance (2020), she moved to Kansas City, MO and created her first self-produced album, “Phases” (2021).

2:00-3:00 pm - Heather Rae

Heather Rae is an Alternative Pop singer/songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist based in Nashville, TN and originally from Minot, ND.

Her refreshingly unique pop sound is a blend of Alecia Keys, Lady Gaga and Kelly Clarkson, which is a rare find in a city known for its country music. She broke out into the entertainment industry as a figure skater, singer and emcee in professional ice shows.

The Square Spouts

NOW OPEN FOR THE SEASON
Broadway Square’s interactive water feature, The Square Spouts, is back for summer!

From little splashers to big kids at heart, everyone’s invited to cool off and make sunny memories in the heart of downtown. The Square Spouts are free to use and open to the public daily. Just step on the big blue button at the top of the spouts to start the fun!

To start the spouts, just tap the silver sensor near the splash pad and let the fun begin.

History of Juneteenth

Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States.

Dating back to 1865, it was on June 19 that the Union soldiers, led by Major General Gordon Granger, landed in Galveston, Texas with news that the war had ended and the enslaved were now free. Note that this was two and a half years after President Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation – which had become official January 1, 1863.