Memphis’ annual Juneteenth celebration is held in Douglass Park in North Memphis, and generally runs from Friday to Sunday. The event offers food, dance and …
Saturday night, the Douglass High School Athletic Association sponsored a blues concert at the Snack Bar on Chelsea, featuring Big Don Valentine with the Charles McDaniel Blues Band. The event was held out on the parking lot in front of the building, with plenty of barbecue and cold drinks. 6/16/12
Next Phaze band performing at the Juneteenth in Douglass Park, North Memphis, 6/16/12
@EckoRecords artist Sonny Mack performs with his band at Juneteenth in North Memphis’ Douglass Park, 6/16/12
Douglass’ own Minni Squad performs at the Juneteenth in Douglass Park, North Memphis, 6/16/12
Memphis rap duo V-Dog and @BlackGold901 perform at the Juneteenth in Douglass Park, North Memphis, 6/16/12
At the Juneteenth Freedom Festival, Douglass Park, North Memphis, 6/16/12
This good blues band at the Juneteenth was announced as the Ms. Burnside Blues Band, but I was never able to determine whether the female singer is related to the Burnside blues family in North Mississippi. 6/16/12
Italian ice was a welcome treat at this year’s Juneteenth celebrations in Douglass Park, North Memphis, 6/16/12
The Christian rap group FYM performs at the Juneteenth in Douglass Park, North Memphis, 6/16/12
