Spactators line up on Chicon street ahead of the Juneteenth Parade in East Austin on Saturday, July 15, 2024.

Spactators line up on Chicon street ahead of the Juneteenth Parade in East Austin on Saturday, July 15, 2024.

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The 9th Cavalry Buffalo Soldiers of Austin lead the annual Juneteenth Parade in East Austin on Saturday, July 15, 2024.

The 9th Cavalry Buffalo Soldiers of Austin lead the annual Juneteenth Parade in East Austin on Saturday, July 15, 2024.

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U.S. Rep. Greg Casar hands out candy during the annual Juneteenth Parade in East Austin on Saturday, July 15, 2024.

U.S. Rep. Greg Casar hands out candy during the annual Juneteenth Parade in East Austin on Saturday, July 15, 2024.

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Trucks drive down Chicon street during the annual Juneteenth Parade in East Austin on Saturday, July 15, 2024.

Trucks drive down Chicon street during the annual Juneteenth Parade in East Austin on Saturday, July 15, 2024.

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The Dallas-based Revive the Culture marching band marches in the annual Juneteenth Parade in East Austin on Saturday, July 15, 2024.

The Dallas-based Revive the Culture marching band marches in the annual Juneteenth Parade in East Austin on Saturday, July 15, 2024.

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Austin Police Department commander Patricia Cruz hands out stickers during the annual Juneteenth Parade in East Austin on Saturday, July 15, 2024.

Austin Police Department commander Patricia Cruz hands out stickers during the annual Juneteenth Parade in East Austin on Saturday, July 15, 2024.

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The Austin All Star Band marches in the annual Juneteenth Parade in East Austin on Saturday, July 15, 2024.

The Austin All Star Band marches in the annual Juneteenth Parade in East Austin on Saturday, July 15, 2024.

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Travis County Judge Andy Brown shakes resident Satinka Stiles's hand during the annual Juneteenth Parade in East Austin on Saturday, July 15, 2024.

Travis County Judge Andy Brown shakes resident Satinka Stiles’s hand during the annual Juneteenth Parade in East Austin on Saturday, July 15, 2024.

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The Austin All Star Band marches in the annual Juneteenth Parade in East Austin on Saturday, July 15, 2024.

The Austin All Star Band marches in the annual Juneteenth Parade in East Austin on Saturday, July 15, 2024.

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Rodney Primus waves a Juneteenth flag during the annual Juneteenth Parade in East Austin on Saturday, July 15, 2024.

Rodney Primus waves a Juneteenth flag during the annual Juneteenth Parade in East Austin on Saturday, July 15, 2024.

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U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett waves to spectators during the annual Juneteenth Parade in East Austin on Saturday, July 15, 2024.

U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett waves to spectators during the annual Juneteenth Parade in East Austin on Saturday, July 15, 2024.

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Texas Athletics athletes march in the annual Juneteenth Parade in East Austin on Saturday, July 15, 2024.

Texas Athletics athletes march in the annual Juneteenth Parade in East Austin on Saturday, July 15, 2024.

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Texas Longhorn basketball player Rori Harmon marches in the annual Juneteenth Parade in East Austin on Saturday, July 15, 2024.

Texas Longhorn basketball player Rori Harmon marches in the annual Juneteenth Parade in East Austin on Saturday, July 15, 2024.

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The annual Juneteenth Parade crosses 12th street in East Austin on Saturday, July 15, 2024.

The annual Juneteenth Parade crosses 12th street in East Austin on Saturday, July 15, 2024.

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HEB employees carry a banner in the annual Juneteenth Parade in East Austin on Saturday, July 15, 2024.

HEB employees carry a banner in the annual Juneteenth Parade in East Austin on Saturday, July 15, 2024.

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HEB employees wave to spectators from the HEB float in the annual Juneteenth Parade in East Austin on Saturday, July 15, 2024.

HEB employees wave to spectators from the HEB float in the annual Juneteenth Parade in East Austin on Saturday, July 15, 2024.

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The annual Juneteenth Parade makes its way down Chicon street in East Austin on Saturday, July 15, 2024.

The annual Juneteenth Parade makes its way down Chicon street in East Austin on Saturday, July 15, 2024.

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Jasmin Gardner holds up a Juneteenth banner during the annual Juneteenth Parade in East Austin on Saturday, July 15, 2024.

Jasmin Gardner holds up a Juneteenth banner during the annual Juneteenth Parade in East Austin on Saturday, July 15, 2024.

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Spectators line Chicon street in front of a mural during the annual Juneteenth Parade in East Austin on Saturday, July 15, 2024.

Spectators line Chicon street in front of a mural during the annual Juneteenth Parade in East Austin on Saturday, July 15, 2024.

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Austin ISD police sargeant Joe Manor hands out candy during the annual Juneteenth Parade in East Austin on Saturday, July 15, 2024.

Austin ISD police sargeant Joe Manor hands out candy during the annual Juneteenth Parade in East Austin on Saturday, July 15, 2024.

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