
Juneteenth celebration held in New Rochelle
"Freedom, Heritage and Progress" was the theme at New Rochelle's Juneteenth celebration Friday evening. The festival at City Hall drew a crowd for music, food and a vendor's showcase.
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"Freedom, Heritage and Progress" was the theme at New Rochelle's Juneteenth celebration Friday evening. The festival at City Hall drew a crowd for music, food and a vendor's showcase.
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Are you ready to experience a weekend of empowerment, culture, and celebration? Juneteenth NY is back with its 15th annual festivities, and this year, we're taking over Brooklyn, N.Y.
Are you ready to experience a weekend of empowerment, culture, and celebration? Juneteenth NY is back with its 15th annual festivities, and this year, we're taking over Brooklyn, N.Y.
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