The National Juneteenth Observance Foundation of Alabama celebration included dance performances in Birmingham's Kelly Ingram Park on Monday. (Larry O. Gay, For The Birmingham Times)
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The National Juneteenth Observance Foundation of Alabama parade on Monday morning kicked off a day of festivities and fun in Birmingham’s Kelly Ingram Park which attracted dozens with a celebration of dance, music and merchandise from vendors spread throughout the park.
The vibrant traditions of African cultures and the Birmingham Museum of Art’s African art galleries come to life with the return of the African Heritage Festival. (Larry O. Gay, For The Birmingham Times)
The National Juneteenth Observance Foundation of Alabama celebration was held in Birmingham’s Kelly Ingram Park on Monday. (Larry O. Gay, For The Birmingham Times)
Families and friends gathered during The National Juneteenth Observance Foundation of Alabama celebration in Birmingham’s Kelly Ingram Park on Monday. (Larry O. Gay, For The Birmingham Times)
The National Juneteenth Observance Foundation of Alabama celebration included dance performances in Birmingham’s Kelly Ingram Park on Monday. (Larry O. Gay, For The Birmingham Times)
Jelisa Ransom, Carrie Reynolds, Alzenia Pompey gathered Sunday at Simone’s Kitchen ATL’s Juneteenth In the Magic City Festival at Club M Compound on 3rd Ave West. (Desiree Greenwood, For The Birmingham Times)
Simone’s Kitchen ATL presented Juneteenth In the Magic City Festival at Club M Compound on 3rd Ave West with food and entertainment. (Desiree Greenwood, For The Birmingham Times)
From left: Jacqueline Taylor, Mackie Brown and Jefferson County Commissioner Sheila Tyson enjoy festivities at The National Juneteenth Observance Foundation of Alabama celebration in Birmingham’s Kelly Ingram Park on Monday. (Barnett Wright, The Birmingham Times)
The official Juneteenth of Alabama parade was held in downtown Birmingham near Kelly Ingram Park. (Larry O. Gay, For The Birmingham Times)
Entertainment during The National Juneteenth Observance Foundation of Alabama celebration in Birmingham’s Kelly Ingram Park on Monday. (Larry O. Gay, For The Birmingham Times)
Birds released during The National Juneteenth Observance Foundation of Alabama celebration in Birmingham’s Kelly Ingram Park on Monday. (Larry O. Gay, For The Birmingham Times)
The vibrant traditions of African cultures and the Birmingham Museum of Art’s African art galleries come to life with the return of the African Heritage Festival. (Larry O. Gay, For The Birmingham Times)
Simone’s Kitchen ATL presented Juneteenth In the Magic City Festival at Club M Compound on 3rd Ave West with food and entertainment. (Desiree Greenwood, For The Birmingham Times)
Line dancing at Simone’s Kitchen ATL’s Juneteenth In the Magic City Festival at Club M Compound on 3rd Ave West. (Desiree Greenwood, For The Birmingham Times)
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and Wanda Maltimore gathered Sunday at Simone’s Kitchen ATL’s Juneteenth In the Magic City Festival at Club M Compound on 3rd Ave West. (Desiree Greenwood, For The Birmingham Times)
Juneteenth—the national holiday celebrating the emancipation of enslaved African Americans—was observed nationwide on Monday and across the Magic City as well.
On Sunday, Simone’s Kitchen ATL presented Juneteenth In the Magic City Festival at Club M Compound on 3rd Ave West with food and entertainment.
On Saturday, the vibrant traditions of African cultures and the Birmingham Museum of Art’s African art galleries came to life with the return of the African Heritage Festival that included face painting fun; a Taste of Africa and Rhythms of Africa.
Updated at 12:57 p.m. on 6/20/23 to correct the name of Monday’s event.
