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'Juneteenth' celebration held in Delray Beach

Posted at 5:36 AM, Jun 20, 2017
and last updated 2017-06-20 05:39:20-04

The annual Juneteenth celebration was in full swing in Delray Beach Monday night.

The event celebrates the end of slavery in the United States.

Guests enjoyed music, storytelling, speakers and food at Daughter of Zion Church.

As part of the celebration, a quilt was presented that was made by Kianga Jinaki and local fourth and fifth graders.