The Marching Falcons were among the activities for the hundreds of people from the region estimated to attend the seventh annual Juneteenth festivities in Atchison.
Treasurer of the event Donald Bratton, says they had a little bit of everything.
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Co-chair Phyllis Downing says this event aims to benefit the community.
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Patty Boldridge participated in the parade that took place Saturday.
She describes why Juneteenth is a symbolic celebration.
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Atchison City Manager Trey Cocking was also at the celebration at L.F.M. park.
He shares his thoughts concerning the outcome of the event.
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Juneteenth Royalty for this year included the late Carolyn Allen, Jack and June Bower, Arthur Bratton, Lorretta and Naomi Downing, Jesse Greenly, Kathryn and Frank Ross and the Reverend Claude Webb.
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