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Denver's Juneteenth Festival Celebrates Heritage and Community

The historic Five Points neighborhood hosts music, parades, and local businesses in honor of Juneteenth.

  • The festival, held in the Five Points neighborhood, includes a parade, music performances, and over 200 vendor tents.
  • Juneteenth commemorates the end of slavery in the U.S. and has been celebrated in Denver since the 1950s.
  • This year, rapper Bow Wow headlined, and Chauncey Billups received a Lifetime Achievement Award.
  • The event emphasizes cultural heritage, economic empowerment, and community connection.
  • Local business owners highlight the importance of year-round support for Black-owned businesses.
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