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Peoria’s Juneteenth Fest designed to unite community and honor culture, history, and unity

Promotional graphic for WCBU’s “Out and About” segment featuring Ray Flacko and highlighting Peoria’s 2025 Juneteenth Fest, presented by PNC. Includes podcast platform icons for listening.
On this week's episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois chats with Ray Flacko, one of the founding members of Peoria's Juneteenth Fest, about the 2025 event taking place Saturday, June 14 from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at John H. Gwynn Park.

On this week's episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois chats with Ray Flacko, one of the founding members of Peoria's Juneteenth Fest, about the 2025 event taking place Saturday, June 14 from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at John H. Gwynn Park.

This free, family-friendly celebration features live DJs, a high-end fashion show, basketball game, gourmet food vendors, a robust Health & Wellness Fair, and more — all designed to bring the community together to honor culture, history, and unity.