Local dancers, youth groups, cheerleaders, high school athletes, classic cars and the Footwork roller skating dancers entertained residents down South Hawkins Avenue to the park as all celebrated the Juneteenth holiday in Akron.
Akron Juneteenth Festival at Stoner/Hawkins Park, June 19, 2022AKRON, Ohio -- The annual Akron Juneteenth Festival kicked off with a parade from the John R. Buchtel Community Learning Center to the Stoner/Hawkins Park on a beautiful June afternoon.
Stoner/Hawkins Park was filled with vendors selling crafts, clothing, shoes and even a custom hair cut.
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