Marvin Graves hugs his daughter Aveah Rice after her first performance with Dazzling Gems All-Stars on June 21, 2025, at the Indiana State Fairgrounds Indianapolis. The Eighth Annual Indy Juneteenth Celebration was hosted on Saturday. Credit: Claire Nguyen/Mirror Indy

Jewelry shines in the light during the Indy Juneteenth Celebration at the Indiana State Fairgrounds. Credit: Claire Nguyen/Mirror Indy

Aliyah Pryor cheers on the Dazzling Gems All-Stars during their performance at the Indiana State Fairgrounds. Credit: Claire Nguyen/Mirror Indy

Ace, 11, hula hoops during the Madam Walker Legacy Fest Block Party on June 21, 2025, at the Madam Walker Legacy Center in Indianapolis. The block party lined up vendors, food trucks and activities along Indiana Avenue. Credit: Claire Nguyen/Mirror Indy

Dior Miller, 12, dances during the G3 Steppers performance June 21, 2025 at the Indiana State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis. The G3 Steppers created a routine inspired by Kendrick Lamar lyrics. Credit: Claire Nguyen/Mirror Indy

Jay Holder (left), 7, and Chase Gibson (right), 15, march off the grass after finishing their performance June 21, 2025, at the Indiana State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis. BRAVE’s drum line performed during the Eighth Annual Indy Juneteenth Celebration. Credit: Claire Nguyen/Mirror Indy

Shaye Young looks at rings at Wood Lady Boutique on June 21, 2025, at the Indiana State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis. Founder of Wood Lady Boutique Teresa Dickerson handmade a majority of the jewelry at the boutique. Credit: Claire Nguyen/Mirror Indy

Jeff Patterson (right) plays with his kids Jeremiah and Journee on June 21, 2025, at the Madam Walker Legacy Center in Indianapolis. Different Day Baked Goods had a booth at both the Madam Walker Legacy Fest Black Party and the annual Juneteenth Celebration at the fairgrounds.

Timika Scruggs plays Jenga with her daughter Zoee Johnson, 8, on June 21, 2025, at the Madam Walker Legacy Center in Indianapolis. Johnson was running around the table trying to make her mom tumble the Jenga tower. Credit: Claire Nguyen/Mirror Indy

Founder Nicole Doyle (left) and Cannon Johnson (second from right) help a customer at Nekeydee Boutique on June 21, 2025, at the Madam Walker Legacy Center in Indianapolis. Nekeydee Boutique sells accessories and clothing through its online shop. Credit: Claire Nguyen/Mirror Indy

Azaria King, 8, (left) hula hoops with Buttons Wright (right) on June 21, 2025 at the Madam Walker Legacy Center in Indianapolis. There was a free kids zone at the block party where kids and families could play chess, Jenga, Connect Four and other activities. Credit: Claire Nguyen/Mirror Indy

Shai, 7, (one the left) and Nani, 8, play with wooden blocks June 21, 2025 at the Madam Walker Legacy Center in Indianapolis. Shai and Nani were lining up the blocks and knocking the first one over to cause all the blocks to fall. Credit: Claire Nguyen/Mirror Indy

Okara Imani (left) and Walter Humphries dance during the Madam Walker Legacy Fest Block Party on June 21, 2025 at the Madam Walker Legacy Center in Indianapolis. The block party had live music and DJs for attendees to dance to throughout the day. Credit: Claire Nguyen/Mirror Indy

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See photos from Indy Juneteenth festivals

by Claire Nguyen, Mirror Indy
June 23, 2025

<h1>See photos from Indy Juneteenth festivals</h1>
<p class="byline">by Claire Nguyen, Mirror Indy <br />June 23, 2025</p>
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<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/INDY-JUNETEENTH-_CN02-1024x682.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-55388" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Marvin Graves hugs his daughter Aveah Rice after her first performance with Dazzling Gems All-Stars on June 21, 2025, at the Indiana State Fairgrounds Indianapolis. The Eighth Annual Indy Juneteenth Celebration was hosted on Saturday.</figcaption></figure>
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<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/INDY-JUNETEENTH-_CN04-1024x682.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-55390" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Jewelry shines in the light during the Indy Juneteenth Celebration at the Indiana State Fairgrounds.</figcaption></figure>
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<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/INDY-JUNETEENTH-_CN03-1024x682.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-55389" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Aliyah Pryor cheers on the Dazzling Gems All-Stars during their performance at the Indiana State Fairgrounds.</figcaption></figure>
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<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/INDY-JUNETEENTH-_CN05-1024x682.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-55391" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Ace, 11, hula hoops during the Madam Walker Legacy Fest Block Party on June 21, 2025, at the Madam Walker Legacy Center in Indianapolis. The block party lined up vendors, food trucks and activities along Indiana Avenue.</figcaption></figure>
<figure class="wp-block-image alignwide size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/INDY-JUNETEENTH-_CN06-1024x682.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-55392" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Dior Miller, 12, dances during the G3 Steppers performance June 21, 2025 at the Indiana State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis. The G3 Steppers created a routine inspired by Kendrick Lamar lyrics.</figcaption></figure>
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/INDY-JUNETEENTH-_CN07-1024x682.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-55393" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Jay Holder (left), 7, and Chase Gibson (right), 15, march off the grass after finishing their performance June 21, 2025, at the Indiana State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis. BRAVE’s drum line performed during the Eighth Annual Indy Juneteenth Celebration.</figcaption></figure>
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/INDY-JUNETEENTH-_CN08-1024x682.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-55394" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Shaye Young looks at rings at Wood Lady Boutique on June 21, 2025, at the Indiana State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis. Founder of Wood Lady Boutique Teresa Dickerson handmade a majority of the jewelry at the boutique.</figcaption></figure>
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/INDY-JUNETEENTH-_CN09-1024x682.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-55395" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Jeff Patterson (right) plays with his kids Jeremiah and Journee on June 21, 2025, at the Madam Walker Legacy Center in Indianapolis. Different Day Baked Goods had a booth at both the Madam Walker Legacy Fest Black Party and the annual Juneteenth Celebration at the fairgrounds.</figcaption></figure>
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/INDY-JUNETEENTH-_CN12-e1750701685959-1024x752.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-55399" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Timika Scruggs plays Jenga with her daughter Zoee Johnson, 8, on June 21, 2025, at the Madam Walker Legacy Center in Indianapolis. Johnson was running around the table trying to make her mom tumble the Jenga tower.</figcaption></figure>
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/INDY-JUNETEENTH-_CN10-1024x682.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-55396" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Founder Nicole Doyle (left) and Cannon Johnson (second from right) help a customer at Nekeydee Boutique on June 21, 2025, at the Madam Walker Legacy Center in Indianapolis. Nekeydee Boutique sells accessories and clothing through its online shop.</figcaption></figure>
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/INDY-JUNETEENTH-_CN11-e1750701702362-1024x703.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-55398" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Azaria King, 8, (left) hula hoops with Buttons Wright (right) on June 21, 2025 at the Madam Walker Legacy Center in Indianapolis. There was a free kids zone at the block party where kids and families could play chess, Jenga, Connect Four and other activities.</figcaption></figure>
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/INDY-JUNETEENTH-_CN14-1024x682.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-55401" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Shai, 7, (one the left) and Nani, 8, play with wooden blocks June 21, 2025 at the Madam Walker Legacy Center in Indianapolis. Shai and Nani were lining up the blocks and knocking the first one over to cause all the blocks to fall.</figcaption></figure>
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/INDY-JUNETEENTH-_CN13-1024x682.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-55400" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Okara Imani (left) and Walter Humphries dance during the Madam Walker Legacy Fest Block Party on June 21, 2025 at the Madam Walker Legacy Center in Indianapolis. The block party had live music and DJs for attendees to dance to throughout the day.</figcaption></figure>
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