A Juneteenth inflatable is seen during the 2026 Juneteenth Celebration on June 19, 2026, at Switchyard Park in Bloomington. Juneteenth became a holiday to commemorate the day Union troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, announcing enslaved people were free. Camp S.O.U.L. members perform during the 2026 Juneteenth Celebration on June 19, 2026, at Switchyard Park in Bloomington. Music forms the members learned about during the camp included Negro spirituals, blues, jazz, gospel, R&B, soul, funk and hip-hop. Bloomington community members enjoy music from Camp S.O.U.L. during the 2026 Juneteenth Celebration on June 19, 2026, at Switchyard Park in Bloomington. The group began their performance at 12:30 p.m. A Bloomington community member records Camp S.O.U.L.'s performance during the 2026 Juneteenth Celebration on June 19, 2026, at Switchyard Park in Bloomington. Many attendees took videos of the show. Camp S.O.U.L. members perform during the 2026 Juneteenth Celebration on June 19, 2026, at Switchyard Park in Bloomington. A variety of food trucks were at the event. Bloomington community members enjoy music from Camp S.O.U.L. during the 2026 Juneteenth Celebration on June 19, 2026, at Switchyard Park in Bloomington. Other performances during the event were by local performers Lucky Seven and Jenn Christy. Camp S.O.U.L. members perform during the 2026 Juneteenth Celebration on June 19, 2026, at Switchyard Park in Bloomington. The camp also focused on teaching the students how to prepare for college. Camp S.O.U.L. director Ignoisco Miles talks to the crowd during the 2026 Juneteenth Celebration on June 19, 2026, at Switchyard Park in Bloomington. He founded the camp in 2017. A Camp S.O.U.L. member sings during the 2026 Juneteenth Celebration on June 19, 2026, at Switchyard Park in Bloomington. Camp S.O.U.L. was focused on African-American music. A Juneteenth sign is seen during the 2026 Juneteenth Celebration on June 19, 2026, at Switchyard Park in Bloomington. The event began at 11 a.m.
PHOTOS: Bloomington celebrates Juneteenth
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