The Electronettes Histeppers Drill Team lines up before their performance at the Juneteenth Celebration. The team has danced in Seattle since the 1980s (photo: Lisa Hagen Glynn).

Juneteenth Celebration at Jimi Hendrix Park

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The Juneteenth Celebration took place June 18-19, 2022 at Jimi Hendrix Park.

Attendees dance at the event. — Attendees dance at the event (photo: Lisa Hagen Glynn).

Although Sunday’s Juneteenth Parade was unexpectedly cancelled, the festival continued with speakers, music, food, and vendors. (Hardly Raining covered last year’s parade and celebration.) Saturday’s events included a Black business panel.

Drummer — An African drumming group at Sunday’s event (photo: Lisa Hagen Glynn).

Today’s event continues until 8 p.m., featuring local artist Paris Alexa and headliner Eric Bellinger. For details, visit the invitation.

A dancer cheers. — A dancer from the audience cheers after a tune (photo: Lisa Hagen Glynn).

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