Celebrate Juneteenth weekend at these vibrant Atlanta events

Juneteenth honors the end of slavery in the United States and is considered the longest-running African American holiday.

Celebrate the day at these Atlanta events:

• The 11th Annual Juneteenth Atlanta Parade & Music Festival will feature live music, cultural activities and more in Centennial Olympic Park.

• Attend the Black Art Family Reunion: Juneteenth Celebration for a weekend of panels, lectures and plenty of art.

• Enjoy an immersive performance, the “History of Music” presentation and more at Jubilee: A Juneteenth Celebration.

• Visit the Juneteenth Celebration at the Backyard for an interactive art exhibit, a showing of “The Wiz” and laser light show.

– De’Andra Gaston, 360 Media, Inc.