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| The parade is a highlight of the Juneteenth celebration each year. |
Every year the people of Wilmar spearhead a celebration of June, 19th in honor of the anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation, the document signed by the nation's 16th President Abraham Lincoln freeing slaves. The celebration draws a huge crowd and has a festival-type atmosphere. A number of events occur over a several-day time period.
Saturday a parade was held. It consisted of pageant winners, four wheelers, trucks, horses and people running for elected office. It was a large parade, and a great crowd was present. Many booths were set up selling merchandise and food. There was a lot of music.
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| The parade route is lined with patrons and booths. |
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| Political Candidates Campaign for votes during the celebration. |
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| Wilmar Mayor Curly Jackson works to make the Juneteenth Celebration a Success. |
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