Fights force early end to Juneteenth Freedom Fest; Columbia announces new park policy

UPDATE: Juneteenth Freedom Fest was marred by violence.

The Columbia Police Department closed down the festival early after multiple fights between teens.

Finlay Park was closed for the night at approximately 8 p.m. The last musical performances of Freedom Fest (which had been scheduled to end at 10) were canceled…

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