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Juneteenth in Galveston: Fireworks, history, music and more events to mark 160 years of freedom

Galveston celebrates the 160th Juneteenth anniversary with a week of events honoring emancipation and African American culture. GALVESTON, Texas — Galveston is marking the 160th anniversary of Juneteenth with a week of celebrations honoring the legacy of emancipation and African American culture.

Houston Chronicle on MSN · 3d

Where to celebrate Juneteenth in Houston and Galveston with festivals and events

As Juneteenth 2025 approaches, Houston and Galveston are holding events, a parade and festivals to mark the historic holiday.

USA Today · 1d

When was Juneteenth created? Why is it celebrated? What to know about Washington events

Juneteenth celebrates the end of the slavery in the United States. But when was the holiday created, and how did it get its name?

Juneteenth, US Holiday

Bloomberg · 7h

What Is Juneteenth? How Did It Become a US Holiday?

A celebration of Black history and freedom, the day rose in prominence following the sweeping protests against racial injustice in 2020.

NBC New York · 20h

What's the history of Juneteenth? Is it a federal holiday this year?

Juneteenth, which is short for “June Nineteenth”, celebrates the end of slavery in the United States. The holiday, which is also known as “Freedom Day” or “Emancipation Day,” honors the day in 1865 when federal troops arrived in Galveston,

Springfield News-Leader on MSN · 8h

Is Juneteenth a federal holiday? State holiday? What to know about day's history in Missouri

America's newest federal holiday is right around the corner. Juneteenth is an important day that celebrates the emancipation of African Americans. Considered the longest-running African American holiday,

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As Juneteenth returns, what happens now to African American history?

Juneteenth celebrates a milestone in African American history. Do some, in and out of Washington, want to sweep that history ...

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Original copy of Juneteenth decree to be displayed in Fair Park

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

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In Oklahoma, Juneteenth highlights tribal slavery descendants’ fight for recognition and citizenship

Juneteenth may mark the day in 1865 when enslaved people in Galveston, Texas found out they had been freed, but thousands of ...

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Are post offices closed for Juneteenth? Here's what's open and closed this Thursday

Because Juneteenth is now classified as a federal holiday, many government offices and services will be closed on Thursday.

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What is Juneteenth in the US and how is it celebrated?

What is Juneteenth in the US and how is it celebrated? - ...

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