For the 34th time, Alton residents will commemorate the anniversary of end of slavery in the United States. Saturday, June 14 at James Killion Park at Salu is the annual Juneteenth celebration, and there will be a lot to do for kids and adults.
Lee Barham is a local organizer of the Juneteenth celebration in Alton. He tells The Big Z some of what is being planned.
The celebration will run from 11am to 5pm and is free to attend. Barham says there is plenty of parking available and invites the entire community to attend.
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