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Buffalo celebrates Juneteenth with parade, festival at MLK Park

This year marks the 44th year for the festival in Buffalo and the 154th anniversary of the first Juneteenth celebration.

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Hundreds of people lined the parade route and filled Martin Luther King, Jr. Park for Buffalo's annual Juneteenth celebration.

The event is a celebration of African American heritage, freedom, and humanity. 

It's the largest Juneteenth event in the country and the third largest in the world, according to organizers.

The Buffalo Juneteenth celebration features food, music, cultural education, and more.

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