Celebrating Freedom & Unity

By Jillian Smith on Monday, June 22, 2020
  • Ladies attending the Juneteenth concert enjoyed the live entertainment provided at Pacific Park Thursday evening.
    Ladies attending the Juneteenth concert enjoyed the live entertainment provided at Pacific Park Thursday evening.
  • Juneteenth celebration at Pacific Park in Sulphur Springs.
    Juneteenth celebration at Pacific Park in Sulphur Springs.
  • Juneteenth celebration at Pacific Park in Sulphur Springs.
    Juneteenth celebration at Pacific Park in Sulphur Springs.
  • Juneteenth celebration at Pacific Park in Sulphur Springs.
    Juneteenth celebration at Pacific Park in Sulphur Springs.
  • Attendees of the Juneteenth celebration at Pacific Park Thursday evening danced on the basketball court , led by event co-organizer Kenya Chaffer (far right). Chaffer and husband Charles also provided much of the live entertainment throughout the evening.
    Attendees of the Juneteenth celebration at Pacific Park Thursday evening danced on the basketball court , led by event co-organizer Kenya Chaffer (far right). Chaffer and husband Charles also provided much of the live entertainment throughout the evening.
  • Juneteenth celebration at Pacific Park in Sulphur Springs.
    Juneteenth celebration at Pacific Park in Sulphur Springs.
  • Juneteenth celebration at Pacific Park in Sulphur Springs.
    Juneteenth celebration at Pacific Park in Sulphur Springs.
  • Juneteenth celebration at Pacific Park in Sulphur Springs.
    Juneteenth celebration at Pacific Park in Sulphur Springs.
  • Charles Chaffer (left) of Sulphur Springs, on of the co-organizers of the Pacific Park Juneteenth celebration, works with his fellow musicians to prepare for the next set. Music styles included Soul and R&B.
    Charles Chaffer (left) of Sulphur Springs, on of the co-organizers of the Pacific Park Juneteenth celebration, works with his fellow musicians to prepare for the next set. Music styles included Soul and R&B.
  • Juneteenth celebration at Pacific Park in Sulphur Springs.
    Juneteenth celebration at Pacific Park in Sulphur Springs.
  • Juneteenth celebration at Pacific Park in Sulphur Springs.
    Juneteenth celebration at Pacific Park in Sulphur Springs.
  • Juneteenth celebration at Pacific Park in Sulphur Springs.
    Juneteenth celebration at Pacific Park in Sulphur Springs.
  • Juneteenth celebration at Pacific Park in Sulphur Springs.
    Juneteenth celebration at Pacific Park in Sulphur Springs.
  • Juneteenth celebration at Pacific Park in Sulphur Springs.
    Juneteenth celebration at Pacific Park in Sulphur Springs.

A Juneteenth celebration and concert was held this week at Pacific Park. The three-day event was sponsored by Charles and Kenya Chaffer and featured free hot dogs, live music, dancing and other activities.

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