Tag: Welton Street

A caravan of food trucks lined Welton Street in Five Points on Saturday morning, mingling with a long line of easy-up canopies and traditional food stands. However, the annual Juneteenth festival began long before grills were prepped for customers. Attendees, however, also witnessed a heightened political presence. “It’s great to be here celebrating the African-American community,” Kennedy said. “I graduated from Manual High School, so I’m coming home today.” Campaign signs were plentiful, and volunteers asked onlookers to sign petitions and register to vote. This is the first year it’s really been swamped.” Others praised the presence, calling it an important expression of the freedom that Juneteenth celebrates. “Everybody needs to register to vote, and everybody needs to vote!” Welton Street presented a slightly different scene, with more focus on food and merchandise, but campaign volunteers continued to roam the streets in search of signatures. “This is a historic celebration, and I love seeing communities coming together,” said state Rep. Dave Young, a candidate for Colorado treasurer. “For me, Juneteenth is about the community coming together. I love seeing the support for the black community.