20TH ANNUAL GEORGETOWN FESTIVAL

Overview

833 Nation sponsors the Georgetown Festival to promote the goals and mission of the entire neighborhood. The festival committee has as its main objectives:

Starring: Robert "The Duke" Tillman, Dave Mack; Andre Lee; Larry Milton; Greg Pippin and Smooth Funk Band; Pleshette Harris; Charles & Company

Special Guests: Gospel Sensation Evangelist Mary Echols; Rev. Joe A. Washington & the Gabriel Tones; John Taylor, Jr. & Brother Paul

Also Appearing: STR8UP; Mister Mister; Li Walter & Ban-tu Drummers

Featuring: Drill Teams: The Award Winning "Purple Diamonds" & "Pretty in Pink" from Yazoo City

Hosts: WMPR Mississippi Sinatra and WMPR's Randy "Wildman" Brown

Awardees: Maggie Benson White, Lanier Class of 1971 (833 Nation Alumni Award); Lanier Class of 1973 (833 Nation Class of the Year Award); Tim Naylor - Owner of Pro Tires & Wheels, Lanier Class of 1985 (833 Nation Good to the Hood Award); and Andre Lee, (833 Nation Legendary Cadillac George Harris Music Award)

Open to the public. No tents. No pets. Bring your lawn chairs and your own trash bags.

Food and vendors' merchandise will be available for purchase.