Juneteenth celebration in Rockford to feature Lakeside funk band

Juneteenth celebration in Rockford to feature Lakeside funk band

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Rockford will commemorate "Liberation Day" for African Americans who were enslaved in the United States with the city's annual Juneteenth Celebration, on Thursday, June 16th. The event will be held at Sinnissippi Park, starting at 1 p.m. The celebration will include food vendors, retail vendors, local performances, stories and a celebration of history, a Community Awards Ceremony, karaoke contest, and a talent show hosted…