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The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


The parade commenced at 11 a.m. Saturday on the intersection of Lee Street and Dodge Avenue.

Community awards, advocacy headline Evanston’s fifth annual Juneteenth parade

June 17, 2024

Filling Evanston’s streets with music, laughter and festivities, the city’s fifth annual Juneteenth parade drew hundreds of spectators and participants to honor the national holiday Saturday. Juneteenth,...

A fist in front of red, yellow and green poofs of color, all with a brown background with black scribbles.

Fifth annual Juneteenth celebration sees new additions to parade, festivities

May 23, 2024

When Kemone Hendricks started Evanston’s annual Juneteenth parade in 2020 amid the COVID-19 pandemic, celebrations included just a car parade and online events. Four years later, the founder and executive...

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