Juneteenth is widely celebrated as a federal holiday on June 19 to commemorate the ending of slavery in the U.S.

“We’re going to light up the Arc of Dreams in red, green and yellow as a way to celebrate Juneteenth,” Newton said. South Dakota African American History Museum researcher, Zach Van Harris ...

Stacker collected images of Juneteenth celebrations over the years that showcase how the holiday has changed, from 1970 to ...

Maya Brown, 10, of Ballon Works marches in Easton's second annual Juneteenth Parade Sunday, June 16, 2024. (Jane Therese / Special to The Morning Call) Balloon Works participates in Easton's ...

Deke Farrow [email protected] A hot air balloon festival, Juneteenth celebrations and a fundraising drag show highlight the entertainment in the Modesto region June 17-23. Here’s a look at what ...

If you’re looking for something to do this weekend, check out this list of events and activities around East Texas.

Juneteenth will be marked on Wednesday, June 19, 2025. Juneteenth commemorates the day — June 19, 1865 — when federal soldiers arrived in Galveston to take control of Texas and ensure the ...

The next day off work, not too far, is on June 19, also known as Juneteenth. This day became a federal holiday in 2021, when former President Joe Biden signed bipartisan legislation into law.