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Juneteenth takes over Midtown Greenway to celebrate freedom
Event marks end of slavery
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Tiffany Young, a historian and preservationist, talks about traditional African musical instruments and Geechee culture at the annual Juneteenth celebration at Midtown Greenway on Saturday, June 13, 2015. - photo by Erin O. Smith
People came out Saturday to celebrate the third annual Juneteenth, a Celebration of Freedom Event held at Midtown Greenway at 682 Grove St. in Gainesville. Hosted by the Gainesville-Hall County Black History Society, the free event was from 4-8 p.m. and included a variety of activities for the entire family. Vendor booths lined the walkways offering everything from homemade sweets and barbecue, to artist booths featured different types of art, jewelry and accessories and clothing.