Juneteenth Parade and Celebration
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Event Details
Juneteenth is an African-American event celebrating the freeing of the slaves, it is an opportunity for all people to get together and form bonds of understanding and friendship. BBQ Cookoff. 10am - 6pm.
Festival is the Saturday nearest the 19th
Kick off Parade is the Saturday before
Juneteenth Parade and Celebration
Phone : 913-548-8479 (Always call and confirm events.)
Email Address : juneteenth.kck@gmail.com
Web: www.facebook.com/juneteenth.kc
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