Denver Juneteenth Parade and Music Festival 2025
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A one-day celebration replaced what's historically been an all-weekend event in Denver, celebrating the day the last slaves in America learned they were freed.
In Denver, for example, more than a dozen companies backed out of supporting the Juneteenth Music Festival, which is one of the city’s biggest celebrations of the holiday, according to Norman Harris, executive director of JMF Corporation, which puts on the event.
Two full weekends of action at the Alamosa Round-Up. Ranch Rodeo Friday, Demolition Derby Saturday, Local Barrels and Mutton Bustin' June 19, PRCA Rodeo June 20, PRCA Rodeo and Chancey Williams concert, June 21. rodeoticket.com
Magazine recently spoked with Juneteenth Music Festival organizer Norman Harris about the festival's history, impact and much more.
Volunteers work on putting up tents for displays for the Juneteenth celebration in the Five Points neighborhood where the event is staged Saturday, June 14, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David
Cities and organizations around Northern Colorado are commemorating Juneteenth with multiple events over the next week.
The Pikes Peak Diversity Council is made up of community leaders and ambassadors. Four members (Nicholas Crutcher, Angela Stevens, Candice McKnight and Woody Longmire)
Different events will take place in the Upstate for the Juneteenth holiday as many celebrate African American independence.