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Capitol Lens | Juneteenth on the Maryland campaign trail

Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks, the Democratic nominee for Maryland’s open U.S. Senate seat, greets a performer at the Scotland Juneteenth Heritage Festival at Cabin John Regional Park in Bethesda, Md., on Wednesday.
Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks, the Democratic nominee for Maryland’s open U.S. Senate seat, greets a performer at the Scotland Juneteenth Heritage Festival at Cabin John Regional Park in Bethesda, Md., on Wednesday. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call)
By Tom Williams
Posted June 20, 2024 at 2:34pm

The annual Scotland Juneteenth Heritage Festival, which celebrates the historic Black communities of Montgomery County, took place in Cabin John Regional Park in Bethesda, Md., on Wednesday. 

Democratic Senate nominee Angela Alsobrooks attended the event, canvassing voters while joining in the festivities. Here are some photos from the Juneteenth celebration. 

Children cheer during a dance competition at the Scotland Juneteenth Heritage Festival at Cabin John Regional Park in Bethesda, Md., on Wednesday. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call)
Performers prepare to march in the parade at the Scotland community’s annual Juneteenth festival. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call)

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