McKeesport Celebrates
Juneteenth and Father’s Day
With support from the McKeesport community and local vendors, Cameron
Preston and Tawnee Herriott hosted a community day to celebrate Juneteenth and
Father’s Day with the same event.
Families gathered under the Blue Top Pavilion in Renziehausen Park on June 21
for a lively cookout with music, children’s games, giveaways, and plenty of food. The
idea was to celebrate black fathers and strong male role models in the McKeesport
community while honoring two important holidays – Juneteenth, which celebrates
the end of slavery in the United States, and Father’s Day, which honors fatherhood
and paternal bonds.
Organizers said the celebration was a great success, despite a brief downpour.
They hope this year’s gathering was the first in a series of many annual events. The
event flyer recognized DJ Cadell Doffdadj Shaw, Curt Harper, Dennis Robinson, and
Mayor Michael Cherepko for their contributions.
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Renzie Market Offers
Fresh Produce,
Unique Products
The Renzie Market is a collaborative, communitybased
open market located behind the McKeesport
Fire Department’s No. 2 Station in Renziehausen Park.
This year’s market opened on June 13 and will operate
through August, every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The market offers a little bit of
everything – locally grown produce,
fresh eggs and roasting chickens,
authentic Hungarian nut rolls,
luscious handmade fudge, locally
sourced honey, homemade dog
treats, natural soaps and lotions,
and tons of unique crafts.
More information about the
Renzie Market is available on
Facebook (RenzieMarket) and
Instagram (renziefarmersmarket).
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