MACON, Ga. — Dance crews, political candidates and churches hit the streets of downtown Macon in celebration of Juneteenth on Sunday.
People lined Cherry Street to celebrate their freedom and the many contributions of Black women.
"I was just excited to see everybody out in this heat, I was glad to see everybody come out and support," Barbara Holmes said.
Holmes, like many others, sat in the shade. Others cooled down with shaved ice as they watched the show.
The parade was focused on honoring the accomplishments of Black women.
Young dancers strutted down the streets and many women represented their sororities.
Almost all of the Divine Nine participated.
Some women used the parade as an opportunity to do some final campaigning before the run-off election on Tuesday.
Floats passed by with Juneteenth banners and waving flags.
Macon Black Culture hosted the event for the second year and Holmes says the representation brings her out each time.
"I've always come to all the events they have in Macon, Georgia. I'm from Forsyth, Georgia so I was excited to come," she said.
Zelma Redding and Karla Andrews-Redding, the wife and daughter of the late Otis Redding were this year's Grand Marshalls.
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