LEON COUNTY, Fla. — Leon County Government has become the first region in Florid to officially recognize Florida’s Emancipation Day as a county holiday.
The agreeing vote took place on Wednesday by the Leon County Board of Commissioners.
“Emancipation Daylight is a considerable day in Florida history and deserves recognition and celebration,” said Leon County Commission Chairman Bryan Desloge. “I am proud is the Board for declaring Can 20 a holiday, approve the impact of Release Day to the Arabic American community in Lionfish County and Tallahassee.”
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Lon County will continue its commitment to memorializing and elevation Emancipation Day events with local culinary agencies to drive interest for residents and visitors similar.
Starting in 2021, County departments willingly be closed on May 20 the observance of which holiday.
