Washington’s NAACP branch hosted a Juneteenth celebration and parade Saturday. The parade started at Friendship Baptist Church on East Walnut Street. The festivities at the Lemoyne Community Center included live music, food trucks, vendors, games, prizes, local history, and family activities. According to the Associated Press, since it was designated a federal holiday in 2021, Juneteenth has become more universally recognized beyond Black America. But how should people mark the holiday on June 19? Juneteenth festivities are rooted in cookouts and barbecues. In the beginnings of the holiday, the outdoors allowed for large, raucous reunions among formerly enslaved family, many of whom had been separated. Today, there are many events like street fairs and celebrations. Others may choose to treat Juneteenth as a day of rest and remembrance. That can mean doing community service, attending an education panel or taking time off.