This year marks the fifth year that Juneteenth has been recognized as a federal holiday, and there continues to be interest from local residents about what the holiday means. That's according to Loretta Torain, chair of the Northern Chautauqua Juneteenth Committee, who spoke with WDOE News at Dunkirk's 29th annual Juneteenth celebration at Memorial Park. She says a lot of people have been asking questions about the holiday that marked the end of slavery in the United States...
Loretta Torain: people want to know more
Torain says there was great turnout for the first day of the celebration on Saturday. She says activities on Sunday will include a church service and a Juneteenth re-enactment...
Loretta Torain: activities on Sunday
Hours for Sunday will be 12:00-6:00 PM. Torain says all activities are family-friendly, and anyone is welcome to attend.
