McGuffey Centre/Juneteenth celebration draws crowd today

By ELISE McKEOWN SKOLNICK

news@vindy.com

YOUNGSTOWN

Cars lined the streets surrounding McGuffey Centre and people filed its grounds.

They were there to enjoy the first of three events to celebrate the center’s 70th anniversary.

The carnival held Saturday offered entertainment, including the African drumming and dancing of the Harambee Youth Group.

Some carnival-goers joined in the dancing.

“It’s a good activity for the children who can’t get away,” said Sonja Lynn. “The economy’s bad and kids can’t get away so it’s something for them to come out and do.

Gregory Gary of Hubbard attended to reminisce and catch up with people he hadn’t seen in a long time.

The carnival was combined with a Juneteenth celebration, now recognized as a state holiday in 36 states, including Ohio.

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