The 29th annual Juneteenth festival kicked off Saturday, June 20 at North Mississippi River Park in North Minneapolis. Close to 200 attendees gathered to celebrate the occasion, which commemorates the ending of slavery in the United States. Enjoy photos from the event below.
All photos are by Raymond Jackson, except where noted.
(l-r) Peony and Danika sing the Black National Anthem, “Lift Every Voice and Sing” to open the festivities
Members of Breath Free North, a tobacco education program promoting tobacco-free lifestyles (l-r): Judith Garcia, Dr. Phil Gardiner, Latrisha V., Valerie Yerger, Petena Thomas, Farham Mohammed, Suah Colin, Carol McGruden, Laura Hamasaka
Members of Breath Free North, a tobacco education program promoting tobacco-free lifestyles (l-r): Judith Garcia, Dr. Phil Gardiner, Latrisha V., Valerie Yerger, Petena Thomas, Farham Mohammed, Suah Colin, Carol McGruden, Laura Hamasaka
Raymond Jackson and Sen. Bobby Joe Champion
The 29th annual Juneteenth festival kicked off Saturday, June 20 at North Mississippi River Park in North Minneapolis.
Attendees enjoyed a balloon toss, among other games at the 29th annual Juneteenth festival kicked off Saturday, June 20 at North Mississippi River Park in North Minneapolis.
Attendees enjoyed a balloon toss and other games at the 29th annual Juneteenth festival kicked off Saturday, June 20 at North Mississippi River Park in North Minneapolis.
Attendees enjoyed a balloon toss, and other games at the 29th annual Juneteenth festival kicked off Saturday, June 20 at North Mississippi River Park in North Minneapolis.
The 29th annual Juneteenth festival kicked off Saturday, June 20 at North Mississippi River Park in North Minneapolis.
The 29th annual Juneteenth festival kicked off Saturday, June 20 at North Mississippi River Park in North Minneapolis.
The 29th annual Juneteenth festival kicked off Saturday, June 20 at North Mississippi River Park in North Minneapolis.
The 29th annual Juneteenth festival kicked off Saturday, June 20 at North Mississippi River Park in North Minneapolis.
The 29th annual Juneteenth festival kicked off Saturday, June 20 at North Mississippi River Park in North Minneapolis.
The 29th annual Juneteenth festival kicked off Saturday, June 20 at North Mississippi River Park in North Minneapolis.
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