Kansas City's Juneteenth festival is the first since a 'renaissance' at 18th & Vine ^22.8%

KCUR - Kansas City news and NPR - By Celisa Calacal - 6/19/2026, 9:00 AM

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For organizer Makeda Peterson, this year’s JuneteenthKC Heritage Festival will mark several firsts, like the city’s first time celebrating America’s “second Independence Day” while hosting a World Cup. “Having the ability to welcome an international audience to learn more about our culture and our community,” Peterson said, “that's an... more