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Upcoming Events

Learn more about Foot Soldiers Park, explore our programming, engage with Selma’s history and connect with our vibrant community!

Juneteenth Oratorical Contest

We’re celebrating Juneteenth with a public speaking competition for young people. Join us and uplift youth voices & the importance of this holiday.

Location: Foot Soldiers Park, 1018 Water Avenue, Selma, AL

Juneteenth Junior Pageant

Don’t miss our spectacular Juneteenth Junior Pageant! Young people of all ages will showcase their talent, cultural knowledge and unique style in this vibrant celebration of creativity and heritage.

Time: 5:30pm – 7:30pm

Location: Foot Soldiers Park Headquarters, 1018 Water Avenue, Selma, AL

Annual Juneteenth Celebration

This Juneteenth holiday, we’re holding our central annual community event in which we mark the day in which enslaved people in Texas learned that they were free and celebrate the ongoing journey towards freedom and equality.

Time: Details coming soon

Location: Future location of Foot Soldiers Park, 1705 Selma Avenue, Selma, AL

Y.O.U.R.S. Panel Discussion Event

Enjoy a lively panel discussion on voting rights from some of our future generation of civil rights leaders!

Time: 12:00PM – 2:00PM

Location: Foot Soldiers Park Auditorium, 1018 Water Avenue, Selma, AL 36703

Voting Rights Birthday Bash Gala

Join us as we mark the 60th anniversary of one of the most transformative pieces of legislation in our history, the Voting Rights Act of 1965.

Time: 7:00PM – 11:00PM