Juneteenth returns to Alton on Saturday, June 14th as local residents celebrate the end of slavery. The holiday is a commemoration of the message being delivered to the final group of slaves in Texas more than 150 years ago.
This year’s theme is “Unity, Peace, Freedom.” Local organizer Abe Barham tells The Big Z this is a day for all to celebrate and enjoy.
The event starts at 11am at the James Killion Park at Salu Street and Washington Avenue and is free.
Barham says all of the activities that day are free.
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