Central Texans gather to celebrate Juneteenth in east Austin

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Many Central Texans gathered Saturday to celebrate Juneteenth in east Austin with a parade and festival. The Central Texas Juneteenth celebration began with a parade down Salina Street and to Rosewood Neighborhood Park. Later, a festival was held with music, vendors and food. One attendee, Victor Frederick, said Juneteenth means bringing people together, unity and family. "Being an original Austinite, seeing people come together out here...it's a lo