LAKELAND, Fla. — The city of Lakeland is encouraging the community to come out to celebrate Black History Month with its Annual Black History Festival Saturday.
The festival will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Jackson Park which is located at 1104 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue.
According to the city, the family-friendly community event will include music, craft vendors, food, performances and more. Staff from the city's Parks & Recreation Department will also be on-site to give away free plants while supplies last.
February is Black History Month. The brainchild of historian Carter G. Woodson, the month has been recognized by every U.S. president since 1976 as a time to celebrate the achievements of Black Americans and recognize their pivotal role in U.S. history.
