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Gainesville kicks off sixth annual Journey to Juneteenth celebration

The City of Gainesville launched its monthlong Journey to Juneteenth series with a flag-raising ceremony recognizing May 20, 1865 — the date enslaved people in Tallahassee first learned of their freedom. This year’s theme is A Season of Freedom, Strength & Unity, and events run through June 19 and include a Florida Emancipation Celebration at the Cotton Club Museum and a Juneteenth Film Festival at the Hippodrome Cinema. All featured events are free and open to the public.

Sources: Mainstreet Daily News · City of Gainesville