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Juneteenth celebration takes over Public Square

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Juneteenth celebrations have been happening across NEPA.

A block party wrapped up this evening on public square in Wilkes-Barre.

The block party was hosted by unity collective featuring small business vendors, music, community leaders, and interactive art.

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Organizers say this event celebrated freedom, culture, and community.

"It's unity its community its the neighborhood it's all about us showing out and coming together and being one a lot of fellowship," said Tiffanie Bigbysabb, U.N.I.T.Y Collective Co-Founder.

Organizers say they hope to make this an annual event on Wilkes-Barres Public Square.