NEWS RELEASE
STATE OF COLORADO
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The state has partnered to bring COVID-19 vaccination clinics to Junteenth celebrations in Denver, Colorado Springs, and Pueblo. Juneteenth commemorates the end of slavery in the United States and celebrates the day African Americans in Texas learned of their freedom two years after the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation. Celebrations are hosted in cities across the country.
“Coloradans will be honoring and celebrating Juneteenth this weekend and Colorado’s mobile vaccine clinics will have the free, safe, and effective COVID-19 vaccine available on site without appointments needed at celebrations in Pueblo, Colorado Springs and Denver so drop and get protected,” said Gov. Jared Polis.
“It is important to meet people where they are, and the mobile clinics allow people to access the vaccine right in their home communities,” says Brandy Emily, Health Equity Branch Chief, CDPHE. “As Coloradans are celebrating this weekend, we hope that they will stop by the mobile vaccination clinics to get the life-saving vaccine.”
To ensure these clinics are accessible to everyone who is eligible for vaccination, both Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson vaccines will be offered. Reservations are highly recommended for Coloradans between the ages of 12-17, or those preferring Pfizer. Walk up Pfizer doses will be available on a case by case basis. All approved COVID-19 vaccines are equally effective at preventing serious illness. Coloradans may sign up for an appointment at mobilevax.us/clinics.
Cleo Parker Robinson Studio
119 Park Avenue West
Denver, CO
June 18 and 19, 11am to 1pm
“We are excited that the Governor has decided to make a monumental investment in Juneteenth. Black health matters, and it’s important to bring the vaccine into the community. We are thrilled to collaborate this weekend with Cleo Parker Robinson to provide more than 100,000 vaccines to their students and unhoused residents in the community.” -- Maisha Fields, Community Outreach Lead, Colorado Vaccine Equity Outreach Team
Juneteenth on Five Points
28th St & Welton St. Denver, CO 80205
Denver, CO
June 19 and 20, 12pm to 6pm
“In the same tradition of bringing the vaccine to where people are, the Governor will participate in the Juneteenth parade and we will have an opportunity to provide vaccine both Saturday and Sunday. We are looking forward to getting shots in arms in every Colorado eligible resident so they can get back to work and their way of life.” -- Maisha Fields, Community Outreach Lead, Colorado Vaccine Equity Outreach Team
Colorado Springs Juneteenth Festival
1605 E Pikes Peak Ave
Colorado Springs, CO
June 18, 19, and 20
Friday: 1pm to 10pm, Saturday: 10am to 10pm, Sunday: 10am to 8pm
“We want to give everyone an option or a choice in the matter. Feeling safe, not sorry.” -- Jennifer Smith, Colorado Springs Juneteenth Festival
Pueblo Juneteenth
Bessemer Park 843 W Northern Ave
Pueblo, CO
June 19 11am to 5pm
“By hosting this pop up vaccination clinic at Juneteenth, Juneteenth Organization of Pueblo (JOP) want people to know that they are here to support the community in their health decisions. If the vaccine is right for you we want to make it easy and accessible for you to receive your shot, and If accessibility is the barrier to keeping yourself and your neighbors safe, we are meeting you where you are at, continuing to help build a solid community.” -- Shauna Sankey & Silvester Abron, Juneteenth Organization of Pueblo
Juneteenth R&B Summer Kick Off (with 112)
Levitt Pavilion
June 18 5:30 to 10pm
“Vaccination is the pathway to safe live music. Offering free and easy vaccinations at our events has been an incredible way to promote public safety as we begin to gather again.” -- Jessi Whitten, Levitt Pavilion
Continue to stay up to date by visiting covid19.colorado.gov.
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