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The Lawrence Juneteenth Parade makes its way down Massachusetts Street on Saturday, June 20, 2026.

The Juneteenth Parade made its way through downtown Lawrence on Saturday before the celebration continued at South Park.

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

Lawrence Juneteenth Organization President Janine Colter speaks at the Lawrence Juneteenth celebration at South Park on Friday, June 19, 2026.

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Juneteenth parade watchers fill Massachusetts Street on Saturday, June 20, 2026.

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

Parade participants hand out candy on Massachusetts Street on Saturday, June 20, 2026.

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

The Lawrence Juneteenth parade makes its way down Massachusetts Street on Saturday, June 20, 2026.

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

Parade watchers wave to Juneteenth parade participants on Saturday, June 20, 2026.

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

The Lawrence Juneteenth parade makes its way down Massachusetts Street on Saturday, June 20, 2026.

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

Parade participants wave to the crowd on Saturday, June 20, 2026.

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

Parade participants hand out candy on Saturday, June 20, 2026.

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

The Gateway Highsteppers Drill Team performs on Massachusetts Street during the Lawrence Juneteenth parade on Saturday, June 20, 2026.

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

The Gateway Highsteppers Drill Team performs on Massachusetts Street during the Lawrence Juneteenth parade on Saturday, June 20, 2026.

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

The Gateway Highsteppers Drill Team performs on Massachusetts Street during the Lawrence Juneteenth parade on Saturday, June 20, 2026.

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

Decorations in South Park for Lawrence Juneteenth celebration on Saturday, June 20, 2026.

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

Parade watchers wave and dance at the Juneteenth parade on Massachusetts Street on Saturday, June 20, 2026.

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

The crowd watches the Unity High Steppers Drill Team at the Lawrence Juneteenth Parade on Saturday, June 20, 2026.

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

Attendees fill South Park for the Lawrence Juneteenth celebration on Saturday, June 20, 2026.

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

Lawrence Juneteenth parade participants hand out candy on Saturday, June 20, 2026.

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

Attendees take pictures in front of decorations in South Park for the Lawrence Juneteenth celebration on Saturday, June 20, 2026.

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Attendees of the Lawrence Juneteenth celebration wait in line at South Park on Saturday, June 20, 2026.

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

Tents fill South Park for the Lawrence Juneteenth Celebration on Saturday, June 20, 2026.

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

South Park is packed with attendees and vendors for the Lawrence Juneteenth celebration on Saturday, June 20, 2026.

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

Clothes are for sale at South Park during the Lawrence Juneteenth celebration on Saturday, June 20, 2026.