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Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting
Join the Montgomery Cultural & Enrichment Center for the official Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony featuring the Performing Arts Academy at the Historic Montgomery High School and a special mural unveiling.
This milestone celebration represents more than the opening of a building — it symbolizes a renewed investment in culture, creativity, education, history, and future generations throughout Lexington and Henderson County.
Celebration Highlights
Experience a powerful day honoring history, creativity, education, and the future of the Montgomery Cultural & Enrichment Center.
Official Grand Opening Ceremony
Program Launch Celebration
Honoring Legacy & Culture
Open to the Public
Mr. & Miss Freedom 2026
Join Montgomery Cultural & Enrichment Center for a beginner-friendly community pageant celebrating confidence, culture, leadership, legacy, and the spirit of Juneteenth.
Attire & Presentation:
Ages 2–12 will participate in “Freedom Wear,” inspired by red, black, gold, and green.
Ages 13–22 will participate in Formal Wear and share a brief on-stage reflection on “Why Juneteenth Matters.”
Age Divisions
Contestants will compete for the title of Mr. & Miss Freedom in their respective divisions.
Kings and Queens will be crowned in all age divisions.
Attire & Presentation:
Ages 2–12 will showcase “Freedom Wear” inspired by the colors red, black, gold, and green.
Ages 13–22 will participate in Formal Wear and share a brief on-stage reflection on “Why Juneteenth Matters.”
Ages 2–3
Ages 4–6
Ages 7–12
Ages 13–17
Ages 18–22
Freedom Fest Vendor Opportunities
Vendors are invited to be part of Freedom Fest Weekend 2026 at the Historic Montgomery Cultural & Enrichment Center. Food trucks, outdoor vendor spaces, and indoor vendor tables are available.
Vendor Setup: Friday, June 19, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Location: Historic Montgomery Cultural & Enrichment Center, 125 Montgomery Way, Lexington, TN
🎶 Harmonies of Hope: Restoring the Legacy
✨ A Gospel-Inspired Benefit Concert
📅 Saturday, Sept 27, 2025 | 2–4 PM
📍 Montgomery Cultural & Enrichment Center
Join us for a soul-stirring benefit concert featuring hometown talent Parrish Rashad, raising funds to support MCEC’s youth and senior programs.
🎤 Special Moment:
Parrish will be formally introduced as our new Performing Arts Director—marking a new chapter of creative leadership.
🎟️ Individual Tickets: $25 | Sponsorship Opportunities Available!
More than music—this is a movement.
*For more information, view our SPONSORSHIP LETTER!
🎭 The Talent Within: Performing Arts Launch
📅 Fall 2025 (Date TBA)
📍 Montgomery Cultural & Enrichment Center
We’re launching “The Talent Within”—a bold new 4-week program in Acting, Modeling, Voice, and Leadership for youth ready to shine.
🎓 Designed to build confidence, creativity, and character
🎤 Led by our new Performing Arts Director, Parrish Rashad📣 Registration required. Schedule coming soon!
This isn’t just a program—it’s a platform for greatness.
If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” – African Proverb
5th Sunday Unified Worship Services
Approximately 8 Churches and congregations from across the community gather to worship during services for spiritual growth and healing.
MCEC Concert 2025: Sponsorships & Individual Tickets
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Diamond Sponsor Level
Regular price $5,150.00 USDRegular priceUnit price per -
Platinum Sponsor Level
Regular price $3,090.00 USDRegular priceUnit price per -
JUNETEENTH GOLD SPONSOR OPPORTUNITY – $1,500
Regular price $1,545.00 USDRegular priceUnit price per -
Silver Sponsor Level
Regular price $515.00 USDRegular priceUnit price per -
Bronze Sponsor Level
Regular price $257.50 USDRegular priceUnit price per -
Individual Ticket
Regular price $25.75 USDRegular priceUnit price per
Legacy Program Collection
Power in Partnership Events
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💕 Mother & Daughter Tea Brunch
🫖 A Celebration of Generations & Grace Presented by United Minds of Lexington & Montgomery Alumni Association
📅 May 17, 2025 | 12–2 PM
📍 Montgomery Cultural & Enrichment CenterA beautiful afternoon steeped in love, laughter, and legacy. Mothers, daughters, grandmothers, aunts, and nieces gathered to honor the powerful bonds that shape our lives.
💬 Dr. Jacqueline Taylor, Chair of the Executive Board for the Montgomery School Alumni Association, delivered an inspiring keynote message that stirred hearts and strengthened connections across generations.
From elegant teacups to unforgettable memories, this cherished gathering reminded us all that every generation has a seat at the table.
🎟️ Sold out with love.
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❤️💛💚 Juneteenth 2024 Celebration
🎉 Presented by United Minds of Lexington & Montgomery Alumni Association
Food, fun, and fellowship filled the day as our community came together to celebrate freedom and unity. Guests enjoyed free fish plates, T-shirts, candy, and more—while vendors, food trucks, and jumpers brought energy, flavor, and joy to every corner of the celebration.
🕒 We celebrated until 3 PM—and made memories that will last a lifetime.
✊🏾 Honoring the past. Celebrating the present. Inspiring the future.
