CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — Jeff and Bert Brown were originally in their seats Saturday at the Juneteenth Music Celebration, but eventually, were up and dancing to Johnnie Croom Band.
“We like to dance, we love the food and we enjoy the scenery,” said Bert Brown.
According to our media partners at The Tribune-Democrat, the couple frequently attend the kickoff event and are planning to return throughout the week to enjoy more festivities.
Jeff Brown said events at Peoples Natural Gas Park in downtown Johnstown are fun and give him an opportunity to relax.
They certainly weren’t alone, as people could be seen dancing and singing throughout the concert.
Lina and Conrad Sneed, who come from Cleveland, Ohio and visit the kickoff event every year, were dancing right in front of the stage.
They’re related to Deacon Jeff Wilson, who planned Saturday’s concert, so they came to support him and Johnstown’s Juneteenth events.
Linda Sneed said she also keeps coming back for the top-tier food, fellowship and music.
In addition to the Johnnie Croom Band, crowds heard from Saturday by 81Funk, The Palovations, Cassandra “Divine Diva of Comedy” Morgan, Aaron “The Entertainer” Jefferson, Dr. Hook, Wilson’s group Smooth Sound Band, Dazzlin’ Divas, The Pennsoulvanians and Flood City Cipher.
“Everybody’s having a great time,” said Wilson.
He added that the event was in spirit of the holiday – love and forgiveness.
Juneteenth celebrates the June 19, 1865, announcement in Texas of the abolition of slavery following the end of the U.S. Civil War.
Wilson said the fellowship Saturday represented “what Johnstown is really about.”
“I couldn’t feel better,” said Wilson, who also thanked the businesses and people who support the annual event.
Indya Reaves, who came from Washington, D.C., with her business Edyn’s Dream Boutique, said she was having a blast.
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“I like it,” said Reaves. “It’s relaxed.”
Reaves added that she likes chatting with other vendors and plans on returning again.
Reaves’ daughter, Edyn, 3, said her favorite aspect of the event was watching the trains.
Events will continue through Friday for Juneteenth celebrations in Johnstown.
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