PHOTO GALLERY: Juneteenth event brings people together

June 16, 2012 | 7:10 p.m. CDT

The annual Juneteenth celebration was held at Douglass Park on Saturday afternoon. The event continues Sunday.

The Rev. Harry Williams, center, of the Sugar Grove Baptist Church chats with his daughter, Melissa Williams, right, and other members of the choir before they sing at the Juneteenth event at Douglas Park on Saturday. Williams has pastored the church for the past 15 years. | Amy Bruer

The Sugar Grove Baptist Church choir sing at the Juneteenth event at Douglass Park on Saturday. This was the church's first year to participate in the event. The choir sang two numbers accompanied by their church organist Will Lyons. | Amy Bruer

Sharon Glasker, a member of the Sugar Grove Baptist Church, dog-sits Taco while his owner performs with the Sugar Grove Baptist Church choir at the Juneteenth event in Douglass Park on Saturday. | Amy Bruer

Participants line up for food at the Juneteenth event on Saturday in Douglass Park. | Amy Bruer