Milwaukee to have significant security for Juneteenth

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) — We’re slightly greater than three weeks away from one in all Milwaukee’s common summer season festivals.

Juneteenth Day is on Father’s Day this 12 months — it is June 19 — and at present, on Could 27, organizers issued a blanket invitation.

“There’s one America. There’s one Milwaukee. And everyone seems to be invited to Juneteenth,” stated President of Juneteenth Tony Kearney.

Juneteenth is a celebration of the top of slavery in America, and whereas it has apparent significance for African People, the purpose of at present’s press convention is that Juneteenth is a vacation for everybody.

Given a few of Milwaukee’s latest issues, safety is a priority for “any” competition. Milwaukee police could have a major presence — assembly and greeting guests.

“Our objective is to not arrest anybody, final 12 months we had no arrests. So we need to proceed that very same objective this 12 months, however we’re ready to behave,” stated Captain Sharonda Grant of the Milwaukee Police Division.

The centerpiece of Milwaukee’s Juneteenth celebration is a avenue competition competition alongside Dr. Martin Luther King Drive.

Simply final 12 months, President Joe Biden signed a invoice making Juneteenth a nationwide vacation.