PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) -- It took until 2021 for Juneteenth to be designated a federal holiday and a state holiday the following year. But the Juneteenth celebration in Portland is now in its 52nd year.
Since 1972, when community leader Clara Peoples founded it, the Juneteenth Oregon celebration includes a parade and various activities that include live music and food, art, educational and cultural booths and a children's play area.
This year, the parade began at 11 a.m. from...