Scenes from Juneteenth: Memphis celebrates freedom and community

Memphians celebrated Juneteenth during events held across the city June 18-20, with festivals, educational programs, live entertainment, shopping, food and community gatherings honoring the holiday and its enduring significance. (Gary S. Whitlow/Tri-State Defender)Memphians celebrated Juneteenth during events held across the city June 18-20, with festivals, educational programs, live entertainment, shopping, food and community gatherings honoring the holiday and its enduring significance. (Gary S. Whitlow/Tri-State Defender)Memphians celebrated Juneteenth during events held across the city June 18-20, with festivals, educational programs, live entertainment, shopping, food and community gatherings honoring the holiday and its enduring significance. (Gary S. Whitlow/Tri-State Defender)Memphians celebrated Juneteenth during events held across the city June 18-20, with festivals, educational programs, live entertainment, shopping, food and community gatherings honoring the holiday and its enduring significance. (Gary S. Whitlow/Tri-State Defender)Memphians celebrated Juneteenth during events held across the city June 18-20, with festivals, educational programs, live entertainment, shopping, food and community gatherings honoring the holiday and its enduring significance. (Gary S. Whitlow/Tri-State Defender)Memphians celebrated Juneteenth during events held across the city June 18-20, with festivals, educational programs, live entertainment, shopping, food and community gatherings honoring the holiday and its enduring significance. (Gary S. Whitlow/Tri-State Defender)Memphians celebrated Juneteenth during events held across the city June 18-20, with festivals, educational programs, live entertainment, shopping, food and community gatherings honoring the holiday and its enduring significance. (Gary S. Whitlow/Tri-State Defender)Memphians celebrated Juneteenth during events held across the city June 18-20, with festivals, educational programs, live entertainment, shopping, food and community gatherings honoring the holiday and its enduring significance. (Gary S. Whitlow/Tri-State Defender)Memphians celebrated Juneteenth during events held across the city June 18-20, with festivals, educational programs, live entertainment, shopping, food and community gatherings honoring the holiday and its enduring significance. (Gary S. Whitlow/Tri-State Defender)Memphians celebrated Juneteenth during events held across the city June 18-20, with festivals, educational programs, live entertainment, shopping, food and community gatherings honoring the holiday and its enduring significance. (Gary S. Whitlow/Tri-State Defender)Memphians celebrated Juneteenth during events held across the city June 18-20, with festivals, educational programs, live entertainment, shopping, food and community gatherings honoring the holiday and its enduring significance. (Gary S. Whitlow/Tri-State Defender)Memphians celebrated Juneteenth during events held across the city June 18-20, with festivals, educational programs, live entertainment, shopping, food and community gatherings honoring the holiday and its enduring significance. (Gary S. Whitlow/Tri-State Defender)Memphians celebrated Juneteenth during events held across the city June 18-20, with festivals, educational programs, live entertainment, shopping, food and community gatherings honoring the holiday and its enduring significance. (Gary S. Whitlow/Tri-State Defender)Memphians celebrated Juneteenth during events held across the city June 18-20, with festivals, educational programs, live entertainment, shopping, food and community gatherings honoring the holiday and its enduring significance. (Gary S. Whitlow/Tri-State Defender)Memphians celebrated Juneteenth during events held across the city June 18-20, with festivals, educational programs, live entertainment, shopping, food and community gatherings honoring the holiday and its enduring significance. (Gary S. Whitlow/Tri-State Defender) Memphians took advantage of many options to observe the Juneteenth holiday at events across the city the weekend of June 18-20 that offered everything from educational exhibits and freedom rides to festivals, concerts and community gatherings.