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Celebrating Legacy, Equity, and Pride: The Seattle Mariners Honor Deaunte Damper on Juneteenth
Juneteenth is a day of reflection, celebration, and honoring those who continuously push the needle forward for racial equity. This past Juneteenth, the atmosphere at T-Mobile Park was electric, wrapped in history, and dedicated to uplifting one of King County’s most passionate advocates: Deaunte Damper.
Seattle’s Juneteenth Freedom Festival Returns for a Historic Celebration
This June 19, 2026, Seattle’s historic Central District is set to host the city's largest annual Juneteenth celebration. Held at Jimi Hendrix Park, the Juneteenth Freedom Festival returns this year for an event that carries unique significance, marking a rare convergence of Juneteenth, the international excitement of the FIFA World Cup, and the lead-up to America’s 250th anniversary.
