July 4 Activities
1 PM– Evening
Tyronn Lue Park
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Games & Activities
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Free Hotdogs & Hamburgers
8PM-10: Glow Night Party
Housing Authority Community Center
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1st - 7th Graders
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Neon theme, glow sticks, food, music, and more!
July 5 Activities
10 AM– Evening: Tyronn Lue Park Festivities
Tyronn Lue Park
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Games & Activities
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Music, Hotdogs & Hamburgers
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Bouncy Houses, Dino Kid Zone, Crazy fun foam, Bubble Truck
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20+ Food truck vendors
3 PM- 5 PM: Former Garfield School Building Dedication Ceremony
Second Missionary Baptist Church, 418 E. Breckenridge St.
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Celebrate Tyronn Lue's acquisition of the historic Garfield School!
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Remarks by Tyronn Lue & Community Speakers
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Legacy Walk to Garfield School
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Ribbon Cutting
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Food & building tour
9 PM– Fireworks Show
Tyronn Lue Park
Garfield School Building Dedication Ceremony
Continuing the legacy and spirit of the Garfield School as a place of community to learn & prosper
July 5, 2025
Welcome & Opening Remarks
Rita Jackson, C2C Executive Director
Invocation
Reverend T. L. Garner, Jr.
Dignitaries
Chris Miller, Mayor Pro Tem, City of Mexico
Matt Gowin, President, Mexico Area Chamber of Commerce
C2C Team & Community Partners
Julie Welch, Assistant Superintendent, Mexico Public Schools
Brooke Oliver, CEO/Executive Director, Mexico Area Family YMCA
C2C Team: Lavonda Wilson, Regina Johnson, Linda Edwards
History of Garfield School
DeAnn Gould, C2C Volunteer Coordinator
Special Alumni Welcome
Dr. Ayanna Shivers, Former Mayor of Mexico, Missouri
School Song (please stand)
Jennifer Shivers, Garfield Alumnae
Poetic Reflection: Freely
Shakea Lue
Tribute Film: “The Ground Remembers: Our Garfield Legacy Reborn”
Legacy Walk (a symbolic walk to honor the daily journey to Garfield School)
Reverend T. L. Garner, Jr.
Ribbon Cutting Presentation
Dana Keller, Executive Director, Mexico Area Chamber of Commerce
Remarks from Tyronn Lue
2025 Community Day & Garfield School Building Dedication
July 4-July 5
Tyronn Lue & C2C is hosting its annual Community Day celebrations, bringing the community together for two-days filled with family, fun, live entertainment, delicious food, and fireworks!