Juneteenth was on Thursday, but the celebrations continued on Saturday in Omaha.The Union for Contemporary Arts on North 24th Street was home to Juneteenth Joyfest.It’s the fifth year for the family-friendly festival.Organizers said the aim was to provide a joyful space for the community to honor the holiday while supporting local artists, entrepreneurs and businesses that have been vital to north Omaha’s Black community.”It’s really important because it gives the community members around here knowing that there’s something to do. But then also we’re preserving the legacy on north 24th Street by always showing people that it’s a beautiful spot. And it deserves more attention than just once a year,” said Quentin Graves.The headliner of this year’s event was Grammy-nominated artist Mereba.NAVIGATE: Home | Weather | Local News | National | Sports | Newscasts on demand |
Juneteenth was on Thursday, but the celebrations continued on Saturday in Omaha.
The Union for Contemporary Arts on North 24th Street was home to Juneteenth Joyfest.
It’s the fifth year for the family-friendly festival.
Organizers said the aim was to provide a joyful space for the community to honor the holiday while supporting local artists, entrepreneurs and businesses that have been vital to north Omaha’s Black community.
“It’s really important because it gives the community members around here knowing that there’s something to do. But then also we’re preserving the legacy on north 24th Street by always showing people that it’s a beautiful spot. And it deserves more attention than just once a year,” said Quentin Graves.
The headliner of this year’s event was Grammy-nominated artist Mereba.
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