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A Juneteenth celebration
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Weather The third Juneteenth Celebration in the Delmar Loop will be held on Saturday, June 10 from noon to 6 p.m. on Delmar and Hamilton to commemorate the holiday.
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The third Juneteenth Celebration in the Delmar Loop will take place on June 10 to commemorate the holiday By Wendy Todd One of the biggest celebrations in June is Juneteenth, which marks the date of June 19, 1865 when Union Major General Gordon Granger delivered the news in Texas that President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation which freed enslaved people. Also known as Emancipation Day, Juneteenth, a combination of the words June and nineteenth, became a federal holiday in 2021 when President Joe Biden signed it into law, and is typically celebrated with events in areas across the country, including St. Louis. The holiday is an occasion for cultural celebration, education and reflection. Red (a
color that signifies strength and courage), is often worn and red delights, such as red velvet cake and hibiscus tea, are enjoyed. This year the third Juneteenth Celebration in the Delmar Loop will be held on Saturday, June 10 from noon to 6 p.m. on Delmar and Hamilton to commemorate the holiday. The event is sponsored by the East Loop Community Improvement District. The East Loop Community Improvement District was established in 2016 to assist the neighborhood in the areas of economic development, safety and security. It also works to build a welcoming community that features enhanced services, amenities and physical improvements, while promoting and preserving the area’s character and cul-
tural vitality. The free event will open with a drum call by Baba Kunma and feature art, music and food. Performances include African dance by Spirit Angel of African Dance and the Red Black and Brass Band. There will also be live art including a community mural painting and activities at the nonprofit art organization, St. Louis Artworks. “It is important for the Juneteenth celebration to be held and recognized in all areas of the St. Louis area,” said event manager, Celeste Grayer. “The Delmar Loop is such a special and rich area of the city. The street is acknowledged as one of the most known See ‘CELEBRATION’ page 2
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