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Peekskill Juneteenth Parade, Festival Being Planned

Organizers are seeking parade participants, craft and food vendors and volunteers.

PEEKSKILL, NY — The city of Peekskill is in the process of planning its Juneteenth celebration.

The Juneteenth 2024 Parade and Festival will take place Saturday, June 15, with a parade kickoff at noon and a festival from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Organizers are seeking parade participants, craft and food vendors and volunteers.

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There are fees involved for vendors selling crafts and food. All other vendor tables are free.

To RSVP to participate in the parade — the deadline is April 8 — or to become a vendor, fill out the form at this link.

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If there are any questions, contact Tuesday Paige McDonald, executive director of the Peekskill Youth Bureau, at 914-734-4149 or tmcdonald@cityofpeekskill.com.

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