May 9, 2023

2023 Juneteenth Festival to Feature Singer Lil' Mo

Cynthia Karen Loving, best known by her stage name Lil' Mo - Facebook photo

Singer, songwriter, rapper, Lil’ Moe will be the headliner at this year’s Juneteenth Festival to be held Saturday, June 17, 2023.

Rochester Mayor Malik Evans made the announcement at a press conference earlier today.

Lil’ Mo, formally named Cynthia Karen Loving, is best known for her 2001 single "Superwoman Pt. II". She first gained recognition from being featured on Rap Star, Missy Elliott's record-breaking hit single "Hot Boyz".

Her more recent work includes appearances in the reality television series R&B Divas, hosting the Washington, DC based WKYS radio show 'The Fam in the Morning with DJ Quick Silva', and VH1's Love & Hip Hop: New York.

Hosted by the Greater Rochester Martin Luther King Jr. Commission, the festival is celebrating their 50th year. Sponsors include the City of Rochester, the 19th Ward Community Association and Branches Freelancing.

The festival is scheduled for Saturday, June 17, 2023 at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Park at 353 Court Street in downtown Rochester from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m.

Visit www.RochesterJuneteenth.com for details and updates.