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Dear Friends:


It is my sincere pleasure to announce to you that the Omaha Branch of the NAACP’s 2008 Juneteenth Celebration will be one of the greatest ever. This year’s theme is “ History is NOW:  Diversity through UNITY”!

As the President of the Omaha Branch of the NAACP, I am proud to serve this city and the Midwest region. Each year, I look forward to this time so that we may celebrate who we are and to whose we are!

Join us as we put together the biggest and best parade this city has ever seen. Once again, your local branch of the NAACP is spearheading this event. The parade co-sponsored by the City of Omaha’s Human Rights and Relations Department will begin at 10:00 a.m. (line-up starts as 8:00 a.m.) on Saturday, June 14, 2008 at 24th and Hamilton Streets (Long School Marketplace) and proceed up 24th Street to its final destination of Miller Park.

We look forward to working with each of you to carry on this strong tradition of Omaha’s Juneteenth Celebration.

The Omaha NAACP will only be affiliated with the annual parade. All other activities are not NAACP sponsored.

Please return the entry form before or on the May 30, 2008 deadline. Space is limited so get your entries in early.

All inquiries concerning the parade should be addressed to me or Mr. Steve Jackson, NAACP Juneteenth Committee Chair, at the branch office (2221 N. 124th Street, Omaha, NE 68110). Feel free to contact us if you have any questions. The phone number at the branch office is 402-345-6227.

Sincerely,


Ms. Tommie M. Wilson
President
Omaha Branch of the NAACP