Chicago's Juneteenth parade stepped off Sunday from Saint Joseph Missionary Baptist Church in East Garfield Park.
The 10th annual Chicago Juneteenth Parade was held Saturday in Garfield Park, which commemorates when the last enslaved people were freed in 1865.Chicago's Juneteenth parade stepped off Sunday from Saint Joseph Missionary Baptist Church in East Garfield Park.
Long before Juneteenth was as widely known as it is today, the occasion was celebrated in Garfield Park. "The idea was to bring some joy and celebration into the West Side, and it's really important for the residents and especially the children," Hawkins-Turner said.ABC7 celebrates Juneteenth with 'Our Chicago: Food for the Soul' special hosted by Cheryl Burton
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