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Journee Williams, age 1, was ready for the day amid brilliant weather on Saturday at MLK Park.

Journee Williams, age 1, was ready for the day amid brilliant weather on Saturday at MLK Park.

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Simeon Banister of the Greater Rochester Community Foundation spoke to the crowd at Juneteenth, after the organizers had a moment of silence for his mother,

Simeon Banister of the Greater Rochester Community Foundation spoke to the crowd at Juneteenth, after the organizers had a moment of silence for his mother, “Queen Mother” Iris Banister, who died recently.

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Manny was operating the Fruision Lemonade stand at Juneteenth.

Manny was operating the Fruision Lemonade stand at Juneteenth.

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Samuel Dennis and Laticia Jones came over to the MLK Park on Saturday for the festival — to learn and have fun.

Samuel Dennis and Laticia Jones came over to the MLK Park on Saturday for the festival — to learn and have fun.

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Festivalgoers got their photos taken on Saturday at the Hype Booth sponsored by the George Eastman Museum.

Festivalgoers got their photos taken on Saturday at the Hype Booth sponsored by the George Eastman Museum.

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19th Ward Reporter Justice Marbury staffs the D&C booth at Juneteenth.

19th Ward Reporter Justice Marbury staffs the D&C booth at Juneteenth.

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The Rochester 2024 Juneteenth Festival brought out the Democrat and Chronicle staff to speak with people about issues of the day.

The Rochester 2024 Juneteenth Festival brought out the Democrat and Chronicle staff to speak with people about issues of the day.

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Letitia James, Attorney General of New York, spoke to the crowd at Rochester's Juneteenth event on June 15, 2024.

Letitia James, Attorney General of New York, spoke to the crowd at Rochester’s Juneteenth event on June 15, 2024.

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Families came out to celebrate Juneteenth on Saturday in Rochester.

Families came out to celebrate Juneteenth on Saturday in Rochester.

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The Rochester 2024 Juneteenth Festival brought a crowd out to MLK Park on June 15, 2024.

The Rochester 2024 Juneteenth Festival brought a crowd out to MLK Park on June 15, 2024.

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Journalists Justice Marbury, Christina Chkarboul, Madison Scott and Lucy Manvelian represented the D&C newsroom at Juneteenth.

Journalists Justice Marbury, Christina Chkarboul, Madison Scott and Lucy Manvelian represented the D&C newsroom at Juneteenth.

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Finesse Barber and Beauty was offering services at the Rochester Juneteenth Festival.

Finesse Barber and Beauty was offering services at the Rochester Juneteenth Festival.

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A Fuji Film instant photo of an attendee at Rochester's 2024 Juneteenth celebration, taken at the Democrat and Chronicle table during chats with the community.

A Fuji Film instant photo of an attendee at Rochester’s 2024 Juneteenth celebration, taken at the Democrat and Chronicle table during chats with the community.

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Kayshawna Evans and Melanie Funchess prepare to take a photo and GIF at the Hype booth sponsored by the Eastman Museum at the Rochester 2024 Juneteenth Festival.

Kayshawna Evans and Melanie Funchess prepare to take a photo and GIF at the Hype booth sponsored by the Eastman Museum at the Rochester 2024 Juneteenth Festival.

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Reporter Kayla Canne, left, speaks with community members at the Rochester Juneteenth celebration.

Reporter Kayla Canne, left, speaks with community members at the Rochester Juneteenth celebration.

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