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Photos: Pittsburgh celebrates Juneteenth at Point State Park, Market Square

Pittsburghers commemorated Juneteenth through various events and celebrations over the weekend. Also known as Freedom Day, the day commemorates the emancipation of all enslaved people in the United States and was officially declared a federal holiday in 2021.

The Juneteenth Homecoming Celebration at Point State Park included a four day schedule of events featuring musical performances, dancing, food and vendors selling art and goods. On Sunday, attendees of the Homecoming Celebration enjoyed a performance from American singer Erica Campbell, as well as other family activities.

As part of the Juneteenth celebrations Market Square also had booths run by Black-owned businesses and artists, as well as performances by local bands.

Singer Erica Campbell performs at the Juneteenth Homecoming Celebration at Point State Park on Sunday.
Attendees watch a musical performance at Singer Erica Campbell performs at the Juneteenth Homecoming Celebration at Point State Park on Sunday.
Children play football the Juneteenth Homecoming Celebration at Point State Park on Sunday.
Star, a worker at Swagalicious Caribbean Fusion, grills jerk chicken at the Juneteenth Homecoming Celebration at Point State Park on Sunday.
Cultural clothing on sale at the Juneteenth Homecoming Celebration at Point State Park on Sunday.
A Juneteenth celebration at Market Square on Sunday.
Singer Erica Campbell performs at the Juneteenth Homecoming Celebration at Point State Park on Sunday.
A jazz band performs at a Juneteenth celebration at Market Square on Sunday.
Black-owned businesses and artists sell goods at booths during a Juneteenth celebration at Market Square on Sunday.
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