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Every year, organizers of the Juneteenth celebrations ensure the historic date –June 19 – doesn’t go unnoticed.The event commemorates the day of when Texas slaves learned they were no longer in bondage months after the American Civil War ended in April 1865.They honor the historic event with three-days of celebrations at two locations.“Really to bring togetherness in the community, celebrate, family fun and entertainment,” said coorganizer Tierra Mack about the purpose for the upcoming celebrations.Scheduled for June 21-23 the celebration brings together a weekend of games for the kids, vendors, a fish fry and barbecue, an awards ceremony, a tournament ...

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Lamesa Press-Reporter

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Lamesa, TX 79331
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