Oaklawn Juneteenth Celebration provides family fun, honors history and community service

MOUNT PLEASANT, JUNE 23, 2021 — A community and City partnership spearheaded by City Councilmember Jerry Walker resulted in a joy-filled Juneteenth Festival at Oaklawn Park on Friday, June 18.

Guests enjoyed free activities and delicious food vendors, while people who have made a difference in the Westside neighborhood were honored during a ceremony including the Pioneers of Recreation and their fa…