This Juneteenth celebration has been going strong for 36 years

While Juneteenth only just became a federal holiday two years ago, Cincinnati's Juneteenth celebration has been an annual tradition for 36 years. The two-day festival returns this weekend, along with a new tradition — the Cincinnati Juneteenth Parade on Monday, June 19.

In fact, there are a growing number of Juneteenth events across the region, ranging from art exhibits, a block party at The Banks, smaller community gatherings, craft fests and museum events.