The Juneteenth Motorcycle Freedom Ride will be the topic of discussion at the next Alton Committee of the Whole meeting on Monday.

Lyle Ellerbee

ALTON – Aldermen conference as a committee of the complete on Monday will focus on a proposed Juneteenth Motorcycle Freedom Experience.

The June 18 celebration is organized by the Christine L. Brice Foundation. The mission of the group is to perform in collaboration with other companies to reduce the struggles in the neighborhood by extending a helping hand in instances of have to have.

Organizers are seeking avenue closures from Riverfront Park to Killion Park on June 18 from 9:30 a.m. to midday. The experience would entire at Killion Park in time for 31st Yearly Juneteenth celebration.

At aldermen’s final conference, a movement to approve the ride was delayed after considerations had been expressed about the route. Town officers stated they will discuss with the basis about shortening the route to a single related to what is utilised for the annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade.

Also on Mondays agenda is:


• The closure of 3rd, 4th, State and Belle road to aid the All Wheels Generate In Automobile Display on Sunday, June 12 from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

• Facilitating Brews and Brunch on May possibly 21 and Oct. 8 from 8 a.m.-noon.

• Facilitating the Night Market place on Broadway each and every Thursday 7-10 p.m. from June 2 to July 28 at Jacoby Arts Centre, 627 E. Broadway, in Alton.

• Proceeding with the demolition of 611 Brookside Ave. in Alton.

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