show support for the riders is asked to gather along the route as a display of patriotism . 4:30 p . m ., Lauderdale County Agri Center 1022 Highway 19 South , Meridian , rftw . us
State Games of Mississippi Opening Ceremony - June 2 March with your team in the Parade of Athletes and watch the lighting of the State Games ’ torch followed by a fantastic fireworks show . Food and beverage booths open at 5 p . m . with the parade beginning at 7:30 p . m . followed by fireworks . 5:00-9:00 p . m ., City Hall Lawn , 601 23rd Avenue , Meridian , stategamesofms . org / opening-ceremonies
Earth ’ s Bounty - June 3 & July 1 Shop for fresh produce , plants and homemade goods while enjoying some local entertainment at downtown Meridian ’ s popular farmer ’ s market , held the first Saturday of each month between April and November . 8 a . m . until noon Singing Brakeman Park , 1801 Front Street , Meridian MeridianMS . org , 601-485-1998
Family Comedy Night with comedian Jonnie W . - June 9 Fifteenth Avenue Baptist Church ’ s Level Up Youth group is proud to present Family Comedy Night with nationally known comedian Jonnie W . for laughs , fun and some Jesus . Donations , which will go toward FABC youth activities , will be accepted . 6 p . m ., Fifteenth Avenue Baptist Church , 1318 15th Avenue , Meridian , fabcmeridian . org , 601-485-4113
Brown Bag : Shelby Anderson - June 15 Shelby Anderson entertains at the Brown Bag Lunch at the Mississippi Arts + Entertainment Experience . Grab your favorite lunch and come listen to his music at the free event . 11:30 a . m . to 1 p . m ., Mississippi Arts + Entertainment Experience , 2155 Front Street , Meridian , msarts . org , 601-581-1550
NightMarket at the Max - June 15 The MAX and Earth ’ s Bounty invite you to NightMarket . Stop by The MAX for great food and drink , artists , artisans , farm vendors , food trucks , children ’ s activities , music and more . NightMarket is free and open to the public . 5:00 p . m . until 8 p . m ., Mississippi Arts + Entertainment Experience 2155 Front Street , Meridian , msarts . org , 601-581-1550
Juneteenth Heritage Festival - June 16-19 Save the date for the 21st annual Juneteenth Heritage Festival , an yearly observance in Meridian commemorating the announcement of the ending of slavery in the United States . The four-day celebration will feature lots of local talent , good food , vendors , activities for children , as well as speakers and entertainment highlighting the African Americans ’ influence
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