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Juneteenth celebrated in Lawrence with parade and Macy Gray
Lawrence hosts a downtown Juneteenth festival with a Mass Ave parade and a South Park gathering where vendors, music, and dance, including a Macy Gray performance, highlight history and unity. Attendees from diverse backgrounds praise education and community service awards, with local organizations lauding involvement and inclusion.
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Catherine Tolbert-Gladney
Lawrence
Sikeston
Massachusetts Street
South Park
Janine Colter
Lawrence Juneteenth Organization
Colter
Macy Gray
Gray
Juneteenth Committee
Lawrence Free State High School
Lawrence High