Juneteenth celebrations continue through the weekend at community festival in the park

KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Celebrating Juneteenth, families came together Saturday for vendors, games, food, music and community.

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In Spring Valley Park from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m., people were celebrating Juneteenth at the Burrell Juneteenth Celebration that featured events such as a car show and best report card competition where the student with the best report card won a prize, according to event organizers.

The event was curated for not only family fun, but educating about and advocating for the Juneteenth holiday.

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