Faces in the Crowd: Juneteenth Neighbor’s Day in Des Moines at Western Gateway Park

Brad Munford and his son Xavier of Waukee pose for a photo during the Juneteenth Neighbor’s Day celebration at Western Gateway Park on Saturday, June 15, 2024, in Des Moines.

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Abby and Glandon Dawson of Sigourney pose for a photo during the Juneteenth Neighbor’s Day celebration at Western Gateway Park on Saturday, June 15, 2024, in Des Moines.

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Ryanne Prochnow and Nate Willem of Des Moines pose for a photo during the Juneteenth Neighbor’s Day celebration at Western Gateway Park on Saturday, June 15, 2024, in Des Moines.

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Rob and Alaine Warnke of Grimes pose for a photo during the Juneteenth Neighbor’s Day celebration at Western Gateway Park on Saturday, June 15, 2024, in Des Moines.

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Valora James and Elizabeth Buchholtz of Des Moines pose for a photo during the Juneteenth Neighbor’s Day celebration at Western Gateway Park on Saturday, June 15, 2024, in Des Moines.

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Garret, Grayson, and Paula Gerdes of Omaha pose for a photo during the Juneteenth Neighbor’s Day celebration at Western Gateway Park on Saturday, June 15, 2024, in Des Moines.

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Shane Miller of West Des Moines and Micaela Simon of Lincoln Neb. pose for a photo during the Juneteenth Neighbor’s Day celebration at Western Gateway Park on Saturday, June 15, 2024, in Des Moines.

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Winston and Aria Stewart of Des Moines pose for a photo during the Juneteenth Neighbor’s Day celebration at Western Gateway Park on Saturday, June 15, 2024, in Des Moines.

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Brady Wulf of Des Moines Mckenzie Hahn pose for a photo during the Juneteenth Neighbor’s Day celebration at Western Gateway Park on Saturday, June 15, 2024, in Des Moines.

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Ivy and Cydnee Greene of Des Moines pose for a photo during the Juneteenth Neighbor’s Day celebration at Western Gateway Park on Saturday, June 15, 2024, in Des Moines.

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Isaaca Carter and Olliesha Talton of Des Moines pose for a photo during the Juneteenth Neighbor’s Day celebration at Western Gateway Park on Saturday, June 15, 2024, in Des Moines.

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Martha and Lloyd Cheatem Jr, of Des Moines, and Wendell Stallings of Augusta, Ga. pose for a photo during the Juneteenth Neighbor’s Day celebration at Western Gateway Park on Saturday, June 15, 2024, in Des Moines.

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Donnell Vaughn and Nyala Brown pose for a photo during the Juneteenth Neighbor’s Day celebration at Western Gateway Park on Saturday, June 15, 2024, in Des Moines.

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Jesse and Maureen Tischer of Des Moines pose for a photo during the Juneteenth Neighbor’s Day celebration at Western Gateway Park on Saturday, June 15, 2024, in Des Moines.

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Chris Espersen and Nancy Vongphasouk of Des Moines pose for a photo during the Juneteenth Neighbor’s Day celebration at Western Gateway Park on Saturday, June 15, 2024, in Des Moines.

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Mekisha Barnes and Marques Rodgers of Des Moines pose for a photo during the Juneteenth Neighbor’s Day celebration at Western Gateway Park on Saturday, June 15, 2024, in Des Moines.

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Dariann Garrison-Nickerson and Akosua Wiafe of Des Moines pose for a photo during the Juneteenth Neighbor’s Day celebration at Western Gateway Park on Saturday, June 15, 2024, in Des Moines.

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Sanaa Chan and Courageous Fire of Des Moines pose for a photo during the Juneteenth Neighbor’s Day celebration at Western Gateway Park on Saturday, June 15, 2024, in Des Moines.

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Patricia Barbee and Weslyn Caldwell pose for a photo during the Juneteenth Neighbor’s Day celebration at Western Gateway Park on Saturday, June 15, 2024, in Des Moines.

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Tina Lander and Akeylia Edwards pose for a photo during the Juneteenth Neighbor’s Day celebration at Western Gateway Park on Saturday, June 15, 2024, in Des Moines.

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Nya Oharra of Des Moines, and Douglas Noga of Chicago pose for a photo during the Juneteenth Neighbor’s Day celebration at Western Gateway Park on Saturday, June 15, 2024, in Des Moines.

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Fox Carter of Des Moines poses for a photo during the Juneteenth Neighbor’s Day celebration at Western Gateway Park on Saturday, June 15, 2024, in Des Moines.

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