AURORA | For more than one-and-a-half centuries, the Juneteenth holiday has been a consequential mainstay to many Black communities, including here in Aurora and metro Denver.
Large and joyous celebrations have been held in Denver’s Five Points neighborhood for decades. Denver still has one of the nation’s largest events, which spans several days.
While Aurora’s festivities have always demurred to Denver’s big parades, music festivals and other public events, Aurora has for decades stopped to reflect on what is considered a solemn yet joyous occasion…