<body><div>BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) - The Brazos Valley African American Heritage and Cultural Society wrapped up Juneteenth week with its annual parade, a tradition now in its 14th year.On Saturday, around 40 vehicles rolled through Bryan traveling from Kemp-Carver Elementary to Sadie Thomas Memorial Park.Event organizer Helen Washington said the day carries significance beyond the parade itself.“Juneteenth is a federal holiday, and it didn’t get easy. You know, a lot of people lost their lives, seeing all that we may have the freedom we have today, and we can enjoy this holiday,” Washington said.<figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=1BgX1s_1CY6t7Hg00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=1BgX1s_1CY6t7Hg00" width="1300" height="729" ><figcaption>Jeffery Morris and his friends interacting with parade participants. (KBTX)</figcaption></figure>Most spectators have watched the parade for years. Jeffery Morris said days like this are rare.“I think it just brings us all together. You know, there’s so much going on in the world,” Morris said. “Just one good day that we can all come together and be one and just have a good time, I mean, it’s a good thing.” Juneteenth commemorates the news of emancipation reaching Texas in 1865. Event organizer Floyda Taylor said keeping the history alive is the purpose of the celebration.“We just want to encourage our young people, our children. Just let them know what Juneteenth is all about,” Taylor said. “We just want to do everything we can to educate everyone about Juneteenth. It is very important that they continue the tradition of having it.” Lacabion Taylor and his family have watched the parade for years and said it helps connect them to their history. “Learning their heritage. Learning your own, your own history. Your own comings, where you come from, because you got to know, you got to know where you start to get where you’re going. So it’s best to know your history,” Taylor said.The Brazos Valley African American Heritage and Cultural Society are looking forward to next year’s parade. </div></body>

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BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) - The Brazos Valley African American Heritage and Cultural Society wrapped up Juneteenth week with its annual parade, a tradition now in its 14th year. On Saturday, around 40 vehicles rolled through Bryan traveling from Kemp-Carver Elementary to Sadie Thomas Memorial Park. Event organizer Helen Washington said...

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BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) - The Brazos Valley African American Heritage and Cultural Society wrapped up Juneteenth week with its annual parade, a tradition now i

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