The City of Parsons is celebrating Juneteenth this weekend. Organizer Fontana Johnson says they have events planned all weekend leading up to the holiday on Monday.

After their march to the park, there will be speakers lined up, including Labette County Commissioner Cole Proehl, who fought to make Juneteenth an official holiday in the county. Johnson says they have been celebrating this holiday for a number of years but it hasn't gotten the recognition it deserves.

Johnson says she just wants to educate those who don't understand what Juneteenth is, what it is about and how meaningful it is to her. She says this event isn't just for Parsons but all surrounding communities as well.