Denver celebrates Juneteenth 2023
The annual Juneteenth celebration kicked off with a parade through the streets of Denver.
Denver VOICE contributor Adrian Michael captured the festivities during the Juneteenth 2023 parade and celebration in Denver.
The annual Juneteenth celebration kicked off with a parade through the streets of Denver.
Denver VOICE contributor Adrian Michael captured the festivities during the Juneteenth 2023 parade and celebration in Denver.
Queens of Kings of Dynasty Dance troupe pose before getting ready for the parade.
Ladies of the Colorado All World Queens pose for a photo before the start of the Juneteenth parade
The Wallace Simpson American Legions, Post 29 prepare to lead the crowd and start the annual Juneteenth parade.
Mayor Denver Hancock waves to the crowd during the Juneteenth celebration. Hancock is existing as Denver’s mayor after 12 years.
De La Soul Danse troupe.
Montbello Cheerleaders perform a cheer routine.
Ms. Colorado Senior America 2021 Marilyn Chipman smiles at the cheering crowd.
Overland Cheerleaders cheer and perform.
Black fraternities and sororities display their colors and signs.
Members of Alpha Phi Alpha.
Members of Kappa Alpha Psi.
SOCA Fit Trinidad & Tobago dance troupe.
Cheerleaders from Lion's Den football team perform.
The Denver Elite Dance Club.
Mrs. Colorado American winner Natalie Oliver-Atherton smiles at the crowd.
Members of Platinum Divas dance club.
Danielle Davis (left), her daughter Danalynn Davis (right), and Annie Lewis (center), pose for a photo during the Juneteeth parade.
5280 Mile-Hi Syrian Court Clown Unit poses with fans.
People came out in droves to enjoy the food ,music, and festivities of Juneteenth.
Models walk the runway during the red carpet fashion show.
The DJ gets ready to rock the crowd.
People celebrate the music and dancing during the Juneteenth festivities.
Juneteenth parade travels down the historic Welton St in Denver’s Five Point neighborhood. The neighborhood once known for being a thriving black community is becoming gentrified. The history of the culture the community must never be forgotten.