Juneteenth and Pride festival draws crowds as organizers prioritize safety and security

Columbus is marking Juneteenth and preparing for Pride weekend with large crowds expected at both events and a heavy focus on safety. For decades, Columbus has gathered for Juneteenth to celebrate the spirit of African American freedom and bring the community together. At Genoa Park, organizers surrounded the festival with fencing, had officers on site and required everyone to go through security. READ MORE: https://abc6onyourside.com/news/local... _______________ Stay up to date with our social media: WSYX on Facebook:   / wsyxabc6   WSYX on Twitter:   / wsyx6   WSYX on Instagram:   / wsyx6   Subscribe to WSYX on YouTube:    / @wsyxabc6   Daily News Playlist:    • 6 On Your Side   For more information, visit https://abc6onyourside.com/ Have a news tip? Send it directly to us: Email us: [email protected] Call the Newsroom: 614.481.6659 WSYX and WTTE are OH based stations owned and operated by Sinclair Broadcast Group. Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. is one of the largest and most diversified television broadcasting companies in the country today. #WSYX #ABC6 #News #WSYX6 #6OnYourSide #columbusohio #ohionews