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DENVER — Thousands of Coloradans are celebrating Juneteenth this weekend in Denver's historic Five Points neighborhood.
This year’s festival features Bow Wow, an American rapper and actor who will lead a lineup of local performers highlighting Denver’s rich celebration of cultural heritage and music. The Denver Juneteenth parade dates back to the 1950s, symbolically retracing the journey of the last emancipated slaves.
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