Organizers said the turnout for Wednesday's event was huge, with more people than they expected showing up.
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Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day, commemorates the day in 1865 when Union soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas, to order freedom for the enslaved people of the state — two months after the Confederacy had surrendered in the Civil War.
Louisville Central Community Centers Inc. is hosting its seventh annual Dr. Ralph De Chabert Trustees of Inclusive Equity Award ceremony Wednesday evening.
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More than 100 black-owned businesses and vendors were set up to show off their best products.
The music of Billie Holiday, Nina Simone and Aretha Franklin filled the air on a warm night.
Hundreds of people gathered in downtown Louisville Saturday to celebrate their history and heritage.
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Grammy award-winning hip-hop artist Lil Jon performed at the Jeffersonville River Stage as part of this year's "Jammin in Jeff" concert series and Juneteenth celebration.
Louisville Juneteenth Festival will be held at Lynn Family Stadium in the Butchertown neighborhood on June 15.
The installation was made possible by support from Mellon Foundation, Louisville Metro Arts and Creative Industries and Fund for the Arts.
The Daniel Boone National Forest will waive recreation fees for numerous days throughout the year