Juneteenth honors June 19, 1865, when Union troops arrived in Galveston, Texas to enforce the emancipation of enslaved African Americans — over two years after the Emancipation Proclamation that freed all enslaved people in the Confederacy.

The federal holiday Juneteenth is celebrated on June 19, which this year is Thursday. Here’s the holiday plan for offices in the Bay Area: Banks closed. ATMs will be in operation. Stock

Festivities will kick off with the annual Juneteenth parade at 9 a.m., featuring an array of floats, local dance teams and marching bands. The parade will began at North 14th Street and West Atkinson Avenue, continue for about a mile and a half, and end at West Locust Street and North Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive, according to the parade route.

The only known original copy of General Order No. 3, an 1865 decree that alerted enslaved people in Galveston of their freedom, will be on display

Does the mail run on Juneteenth 2025? Are banks open? Is the stock market open? Is the MVC open? What is NJ Transit's schedule? The complete guide to Thursday, June 19, 2025

Because Juneteenth is now classified as a federal holiday, many government offices and services will be closed on Thursday. Here's a breakdown of what's open or closed on Juneteenth. Like with most federal holidays,

Outdoor activities in some parts of the country might require a plan to shelter from lightning and/or take heat precautions.

The raised-fist imagery used in some city announcements about Juneteenth closures has sparked backlash from some Utah conservatives.

Enjoy food trucks, entertainment and even a drone show at this Juneteenth celebration organized by the Peoria Park District. Admission is free, with various events scheduled over an eight-hour period, including a car show and Mary J. Blige tribute band. June 19 @ 8-10 p.m.

Magnolia Pictures will screen '40 Acres,' starring Danielle Deadwyler, on Juneteenth for free for select audiences.