For the past few years, Fishers has celebrated Juneteenth.  In recent years, the establishment of a federal holiday in recognition of this part of American history has attracted more attention and a good crowd.

Monday’s 2023 event, sponsored by the Future Black Leaders, drew the largest Fishers crowd yet for Juneteenth.

Juneteenth marks the time at the end of the Civil War when the final group of slaves got the word in Galveston, Texas that they were free due to the Emancipation Proclamation.

Below are some photos from the 2023 Fishers celebration of Juneteenth, held at Conner Prairie: