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Wednesday, June 18, 2025

June 18, 2025

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Soul of the Southside features a number of local vendors. — Image by Thomas Redd

Soul of the Southside Festival celebrates Juneteenth for its fourth year

by Alexis Letang | Published June 17, 2025

The Soul of the Southside Juneteenth Festival returns to the intersection of Minnehaha Avenue and East Lake Street in South Minneapolis on Thursday, starting at noon.

In addition to the many vendors and food trucks, Soul of the Southside works with businesses in the area such as Moon Palace Books, Solcana Fitness and Arbeiter Brewing, to provide activities from beginning to end for all ages.

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