photo by: Shawn Valverde/Special to the Journal-World

Alyssa Murray holds a Juneteenth flag in South Park on Friday, June 19, 2026.

photo by: Shawn Valverde/Special to the Journal-World

City Commissioner Amber Sellers speaks at South Park during the Lawrence Juneteenth celebration on Friday, June 19, 2026.

photo by: Shawn Valverde/Special to the Journal-World

Attendees enjoy the free community meal at South Park on Friday, June 19, 2026.

photo by: Shawn Valverde/Special to the Journal-World

DJ Bizzy performs at South Park on Friday, June 19, 2026.

photo by: Shawn Valverde/Special to the Journal-World

A volunteer helps prepare the free community meal for the Lawrence Juneteenth celebration on Friday, June 19, 2026

photo by: Shawn Valverde/Special to the Journal-World

Attendees wait in line for the free community meal at South Park on Friday, June 19, 2026.

photo by: Shawn Valverde/Special to the Journal-World

Attendees dance in South Park on Friday, June 19, 2026.

photo by: Shawn Valverde/Special to the Journal-World

Attendees dance in South Park on Friday, June 19, 2026.

photo by: Shawn Valverde/Special to the Journal-World

Amber Sellers Speaks at South Park on Friday, June 19, 2026.

photo by: Shawn Valverde/Special to the Journal-World

Erik Murray speaks with attendees of the Lawrence Juneteenth celebration at South Park on Friday, June 19, 2026.

photo by: Shawn Valverde/Special to the Journal-World

Attendees fill South Park for the Lawrence Juneteenth celebration on Friday, June 19, 2026.

photo by: Shawn Valverde/Special to the Journal-World

Attendees dance in South Park on Friday, June 19, 2026.