Gearing up for Milwaukee's Juneteenth parade
FOX6's Kim Murphy sets the scene as Milwaukee residents prepare to take part and enjoy the Juneteenth parade.
MILWAUKEE - Milwaukee is home to one of the oldest Juneteenth celebrations in the nation. Those celebrations kick off Wednesday morning, June 19 with a parade.
Milwaukee's Juneteenth parade has been running for more than 50 years. It kicks off Wednesday at 9 a.m. at 14th and Atkinson. From there, it will make its way down Atkinson onto MLK Drive – ending at Locust and MLK around 11 a.m.
But the celebrations do not stop there. The Juneteenth Festival unfolds along MLK Drive from Concordia to Center until around 4 p.m. It will feature hundreds of vendors as well as music, events and activities that reflect the culture and history of the African American community.
Juneteenth parade preparations
FOX6's Kim Murphy talks with people who are preparing a school bus for the Juneteenth parade in Milwaukee.
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Catching up with Juneteenth parade participants
There is a lot going on along the Juneteenth parade route in Milwaukee -- and FOX6's Kim Murphy is checking it all out.
"People are seeing people are understanding the importance of Juneteenth. And that, I think, is really heartening, not just for the organizers, but for all of us who call the city of Milwaukee home, for all of us who have endured struggles and triumphs later on," said Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson.
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FOX6's Kim Murphy is touching base with even more people taking part in the Juneteenth parade.
Milwaukee's Juneteenth parade is underway
FOX6's Kim Murphy speaks with parade goers who are relishing the weather and atmosphere for this year's Juneteenth parade.
Out and About with Brian Kramp
Young and old enjoy Juneteenth parade in Milwaukee
Brian Kramp shares the stories of Juneteenth Day and the celebrations surrounding it in Milwaukee.
Juneteenth Day parade, festival in Milwaukee
Brian Kramp learns more about what it takes to put on the Juneteenth parade and festival.
Kids Zone at Juneteenth Festival
Brian Kramp checks out the Kids Zone at the Juneteenth Festival in Milwaukee.
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Farm animals in the Kids Zone at Juneteenth Festival
The Kids Zone at the Juneteenth Festival in Milwaukee has plenty to offer. Brian Kramp checks it out.
Excitement builds at the Juneteenth parade
Brian Kramp is getting a sense there's excitement building for the Juneteenth parade and festival.
Remembering the early days of the Juneteenth parade
Brian Kramp talks with those who remember the first Juneteenth parade back in the 1970s.
