DOTHAN, Ala. (WDNews) — Organizers of the Juneteenth Jubilee have announced the event will be moved indoors due to weather concerns.
According to organizers, the Juneteenth Jubilee scheduled for Saturday, June 20, from noon until 6 p.m. will now be held inside the Dothan Civic Center. The event remains free, family-friendly and open to the public.
The celebration will take place at the Dothan Civic Center, located at 126 N. Saint Andrews Street in downtown Dothan.
Vendor, volunteer and performer access to the Civic Center will begin at 10 a.m. Organizers said vendors who do not have a City of Dothan Business License or Special Event License will not be permitted to set up.
Food vendors will be allowed access to the back lot beginning at 10:30 a.m. Organizers said food vendors who do not have a City of Dothan Business License or Special Event License, and who were not included on the Houston County Health Department exemption list, will not be permitted to set up.
Attendees should be aware of several venue policies that will be enforced during the event.
Under the Civic Center’s clear bag policy, all bags, including purses, diaper bags, backpacks and personal bags, must be clear. The maximum bag size allowed is 12 inches by 6 inches by 12 inches. Medical bags without medical devices must also be clear. All bags are subject to search.
Weapons, including firearms, knives, pepper spray, tasers and other weapons, are prohibited. Organizers said possession of prohibited weapons may result in denial of entry or removal from the event.
Smoking, vaping and e-cigarettes are not allowed inside the venue.
Organizers also noted that disruptive, offensive, threatening or violent behavior may result in removal from the event. Proper attire is required, and offensive clothing will not be permitted.
Additional prohibited items include illegal drugs, alcohol, outside food or beverages, helium balloons, chain wallets, laser pointers and any item deemed unsafe by venue management.
Guests younger than 15 must be accompanied by an adult who is at least 19 years old. One adult age 19 or older may accompany no more than four guests under the age of 15.
Organizers said they look forward to celebrating Juneteenth with the community and appreciate everyone’s understanding as they work to provide a safe and enjoyable event experience.
