PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The City of Pittsburgh’s FusionFest Juneteenth celebration was held on Sunday afternoon.
The event featured a mix of food, art, fashion, history, and performances.
“I am having a marvelous time,” said Sonya McCoullum. “There’s no crime, there’s no fussing, there’s no fighting, there’s nothing but greatness.”
Mayor Ed Gainey, while speaking to KDKA-TV, spoke about the important message they hope to share about the power of youth.
“When we uplift our youth, we uplift our future,” Gainey said.
He introduced KDKA-TV to Latrell Knight, a 21-year-old with his stand at the fair, where he sold hot dogs and fries, asking Knight how he started his business.
“I started my business through hard work and dedication, and I had a vision and followed it,” Knight said.
Knight described being at the festival as surreal.
“These are stories that inspire people, these are stories that let people know that you can dream big and be who you want to be. That’s what Juneteenth is. The freedom to live out your dream, the freedom to not be shackled by anything,” Gainey said.