City of Fargo cuts MLK Day, Juneteenth celebrations from budget

By: Kourtney Lockey

FARGO, N.D. (Valley News Live) – There will be no official City of Fargo celebrations for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day or Juneteenth this year.

City officials say the decision is part of a broader 2026 budget realignment, focused on prioritizing core services.

Nearly $18,000 was budgeted for the MLK event and more than $12,000 was set aside for Juneteenth.

Both were not approved for the new budget.

The city still encourages residents to honor these observances through service, learning or community engagement.

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