Why is Utah’s biggest Juneteenth celebration in Ogden and not SLC?

This weekend’s event highlights the ‘strong and vibrant history’ of Utah’s African American community, organizer says.

(Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune) The crowd cheers as Juneteenth celebration continued into the evening at Washington Square in Salt Lake City, on Friday, June 19, 2020. Juneteenth celebrations will continue over Father's Day weekend in 2024 in Utah.

Why is Utah’s biggest Juneteenth celebration in Ogden and not SLC?

This weekend’s event highlights the ‘strong and vibrant history’ of Utah’s African American community, organizer says.

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