Juneteenth celebration in Germantown

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Sunday, June 19, 2016
VIDEO: Juneteenth
It was all about family Saturday at a festival in Germantown.

GERMANTOWN (WPVI) -- It was all about family Saturday at a festival in Germantown.



The Philadelphia neighborhood celebrated Juneteenth, which started as a celebration to commemorate the end of slavery in the U.S.



Today, it's a day to honor African-American freedom and achievement.



The festival was organized by the Philadelphia Community of Leaders and its chair, Philadelphia music legend Kenny Gamble.


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