In 2020, the Brown Sugar Festival was cancelled due to concerns about the pandemic. Will it return this year?
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CLEWISTON- In 2020, the Brown Sugar Festival was cancelled due to concerns about the pandemic. Supporters of the Brown Sugar Festival have asked for the community’s input, on whether or not the festival should be held this year.
“Citizen of Harlem, and Clewiston Florida we ask for your input on the Brown Sugar Festival, for Saturday, May 1, 2021. We would like to know how you feel about having the festival this year! Also, Monday, March 29, 2021 we will be doing a petition for this year Brown Sugar Festival on Harlem Academy at 5 p.m. Please come out and show your support!” the announcement asked.
The announcement asked community members to give a "yes" or "no" answer in response to the Facebook post.
The Brown Sugar Festival, an annual festival held in the Harlem Community, celebrates African and West Indian heritage. Not only does this festival work to spread local awareness and appreciation of Black heritage, the event also raises funds to assist in sending Black students to college.
If you would like to sign a petition in support of holding the festival this year, you may do so at Harlem Academy, 944 Harlem Academy Way, in Clewiston at 5 p.m. on Monday, March 29, 2021.
