On the morning of Saturday, June 20, dozens of Durham residents joined in a car parade to celebrate Juneteenth — a historic holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the U.S. — and distribute information about the 2020 census.
Photographer Henry Haggart attended the parade. View the gallery below.
Participants decorate their cars for Juneteenth.
Durham native Denis Garrett poses for a photo before the start of the parade.
An event organizer passes out face masks before the parade.
Parade organizers also distributed information about the 2020 census.
Organizer Angie Santiago directs traffic.
A firefighter waves out to the residents of McDougald Terrace.
A Durham firefighter hands out frisbees.
Mike’s Ice Cream truck makes a stop at McDougald Terrace to pass out free sweet treats.
A young girl chants with the crowd during the parade.
Organizer Aidil Ortiz distributes supplies.
Dennis Garrett closes out the back of the parade by McDougald Terrace.
