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Gallery: Juneteenth celebration 2023

June 18, 2023 12:42 am

Deborah Bineza speaks to the crowd. — Deborah Bineza speaks to the crowd. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

Dancers with the group EFE (Epitome Family Entertainment) perform on the concrete ground in front of a crowd of attendees. — Dancers with the group EFE (Epitome Family Entertainment) perform. The Seattle-based group is a drill, step and dance team. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

Miz Floes & Jazzy Sol play music. — Miz Floes & Jazzy Sol play music. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

Visitors listen to music and walk by booths in Maritime Heritage Park. — Visitors listen to music and walk by booths in Maritime Heritage Park. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

Nathan Gaines sings at the Juneteenth celebration June 17 at Maritime Heritage Park in Bellingham. Gaines has performed at the event since 2021. — Nathan Gaines sings at the Juneteenth celebration June 17 at Maritime Heritage Park in Bellingham. Gaines has performed at the event since 2021. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

Community organizations and local black-owned businesses had booths that lined the park entrance during the event, including Gaston Gear by designer Ann Gaston Polite. — Community organizations and local black-owned businesses had booths that lined the park entrance during the event, including Gaston Gear by designer Ann Gaston Polite. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

Mayor Seth Fleetwood presents Terrance Teejay Morris with a certificate of appreciation for his civic work. Morris helped form the Bellingham Unity Committee and has helped organize the annual Juneteenth event since 2018. — Mayor Seth Fleetwood presents Terrance Teejay Morris with a certificate of appreciation for his civic work. Morris helped form the Bellingham Unity Committee and has helped organize the annual Juneteenth event since 2018. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

Bellingham Unity Committee hosted a Juneteenth celebration June 17 at Maritime Heritage Park in Bellingham.