Tucson's 2022 Juneteenth Festival returns to the outdoors for the first time in two years at Kennedy Park, June 18, 2022, Tucson. Dozens of vendors, services and organizations were on hand to celebrate the official emancipation of slaves in 1865. The ceremonies continue Sunday with a Free Father's Day luncheon and Gospel Jubilee to be at Dunbar Pavilion from 2:30 to 6 p.m.
52nd Juneteenth Festival
Mila Miller, right, comes up and shares her umbrella with new friend Zahra Sullivan as the two meet for the first time during the activities at the 2022 Juneteenth Festival at Kennedy Park on Saturday. The festival featured food, music and dozens of vendor tables and returned to an outdoor setting for the first time since before the pandemic. The celebration continues Sunday with a free Father’s Day lunch and Gospel Jubilee at Dunbar Pavilion from 2:30 to 6 p.m.

