SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Juneteenth is a federal holiday that recognizes the freedom of formerly enslaved Black people. This year it is on Thursday, June 19. Here are some celebrations happening this weekend brought to you by the Community Partnership of the Ozarks (CPO).
The CPO’s third annual Citywide Juneteenth Celebration promotes a weekend of culture, community, and commemoration of the events that took place on June 1922. The multiday event honors the contributions of the Black community, past and present…