In Pictures: Juneteenth 2021 in Flint

Check out some sights and sounds from a busy weekend of events in Flint celebrating Juneteenth.

By Newsroom

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June 20, 2021

Boxing and MMA star Claressa Shields was the grand marshal of Flint's Champions Parade on Juneteenth. — Patrick Hayes | Flintside – Boxing and MMA star Claressa Shields was the grand marshal of Flint's Champions Parade on Juneteenth.

Spectators watch fireworks over the Flint River on Juneteenth. — Jenifer Veloso | Flintside – Spectators watch fireworks over the Flint River on Juneteenth.

Members of the Flint United basketball team wave to the crowd during Flint's Juneteenth parade. — Patrick Hayes | Flintside – Members of the Flint United basketball team wave to the crowd during Flint's Juneteenth parade.

A spectator watches fireworks from downtown Flint during Juneteenth. — Jenifer Veloso | Flintside – A spectator watches fireworks from downtown Flint during Juneteenth.

Flint City Bucks players kicked soccer balls with spectators during Flint's Juneteenth parade. — Patrick Hayes | Flintside – Flint City Bucks players kicked soccer balls with spectators during Flint's Juneteenth parade.

A view of Juneteenth fireworks above downtown Flint. — Jenifer Veloso | Flintside – A view of Juneteenth fireworks above downtown Flint.

Sloan Museum provided staff members to do activities with kids in Buckham Alley on Juneteenth. — Patrick Hayes | Flintside – Sloan Museum provided staff members to do activities with kids in Buckham Alley on Juneteenth.

Hundreds of spectators attended three days worth of Juneteenth events in Flint. — Jenifer Veloso | Flintside – Hundreds of spectators attended three days worth of Juneteenth events in Flint.

The Black Buckham Alley Festival included bounce houses, food trucks, and other activities throughout the day on Juneteenth. — Patrick Hayes | Flintside – The Black Buckham Alley Festival included bounce houses, food trucks, and other activities throughout the day on Juneteenth.

A view of Juneteenth fireworks from the flat lot in downtown Flint. — Jenifer Veloso | Flintside – A view of Juneteenth fireworks from the flat lot in downtown Flint.

Fireworks go off overhead as people walk downtown Flint on Juneteenth. — Jenifer Veloso | Flintside – Fireworks go off overhead as people walk downtown Flint on Juneteenth.

Several dance groups were among the participants in Flint's Juneteenth parade. — Patrick Hayes | Flintside – Several dance groups were among the participants in Flint's Juneteenth parade.

Fireworks go off overhead as people walk downtown Flint on Juneteenth. — Jenifer Veloso | Flintside – Fireworks go off overhead as people walk downtown Flint on Juneteenth.

The Black Buckham Alley Festival featured live music throughout the day. — Patrick Hayes | Flintside – The Black Buckham Alley Festival featured live music throughout the day.

The city of Flint hosted a 3-day Juneteenth celebration the weekend of June 19. It included live music, vendors, a parade, fireworks, food trucks, children’s activities, and more at Berston Fieldhouse, Max Brandon Park, and downtown Flint. Check out some photos of the festivities above.

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