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.