Photos: Iowa City Celebrates Juneteenth
June 16, 2023
The 2023 Juneteenth Celebration occurred in downtown Iowa City on Friday.
The celebration began at 4:00 p.m. with a Johnson County resource fair. Free food and a fashion show were provided, followed by live music from Black queer singer and dancer Isaac Jordan and Chicago Funk-Rock band Aniba & the Sol Starz.
Health Education and Resources Fair event coordinator Laurie Nash has participated in Juneteenth events for 7 to 8 years.
Nash explained, “I really like having a diverse audience. A lot of times people think that this event is just for African Americans, but really it’s for everyone in the community.”
Iowa City residents gather downtown at the Johnson County resource fair during the 2023 Juneteenth Celebration in downtown Iowa City on Friday, June 16.