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Despite Juneteenth’s status as a federal holiday, celebrations across the country are being scaled back or canceled, as organizers cite safety problems and mounting resistance to diversity, equity and ...
Juneteenth commemorates the events of June 19, 1865, in Galveston, Texas when the last Black slaves of the Confederacy were ...
After rain washed out plans for the regular Juneteenth festivities in Tupelo, residents will have the chance to celebrate the day the last slaves were notified of emancipation later this week. Tupelo ...
Juneteenth Celebration (East Palo Alto): June 21, 11:30 a.m. – 7 p.m., Bell Street Park. The City of East Palo Alto and Live in Peace are putting on this Juneteenth Celebration, which is set to have ...
Juneteenth, commemorating the end of slavery in the US, is observed with festivals and events, though the current political climate raises concerns about its recognition. Despite potential challenges ...
Where July 4th celebrates the day America claimed independence from British rule, Juneteenth commemorates June 19th marks the ...
Sanford and Orlando Entertainment hosts a Juneteenth block party at the Sanford Riverwalk with live music, food, dancing, arts and crafts. The free festival is from 4-9 p.m. June 21 at 401 E. Seminole ...
The third annual San Francisco Juneteenth Parade enlivened Market Street with an array of floats and performers Sunday, united by the theme of Black pride. A dozen block parties were in full swing ...
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) -The Juneteenth festivities continue in Midland and Odessa. There was a Juneteenth parade in Midland at the Coleman Family Clinic Center. Non-profit organizations, schools ...
Juneteenth parade grand marshal, singer Kym Mazelle, waves from the lead car as celebrations begin for Gary's Midtown Fest on Thursday, June 19, 2025. (Kyle Telechan/for the Post-Tribune) ...
Jesse White Tumblers ride along for Evanston's 2025 Juneteenth Parade on Dodge Avenue on June 21, 2025. (Richard Requena/Pioneer Press) ...
Several events are scheduled in Abilene to celebrate Juneteenth. June 19 is recognized as a federal holiday and a state ...