NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KTHV) The North Little Rock NAACP will hosted Juneteenth at Melrose Community Park this weekend.

This year's theme is "Letting Go of the Old and Embracing the New Through Education." Activities began with a parade at 10:00 a.m., 7th and Main and proceed to the park. Other highlights included the crowning of Juneteenth King and Queen, motivational speakers, cultural activities, praise dances, and poetry.