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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

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,

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.

AOL · 44m

What is Juneteenth? The meaning behind the June 19 federal holiday

Originally celebrated by newly freed Black communities in Texas with religious services, barbecues and symbolic traditions like discarding clothing worn during enslavement, the holiday has since grown beyond Texas and the South.

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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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Towns, cities across Vermont and New York to hold Juneteenth celebrations: See the full list

Juneteenth celebrations will take place in cities and town across the country. This national holiday celebrates the day union ...

1hon MSN

The red, white and blue of the Juneteenth flag symbolizes freedom. Here's what its design means.

The star and the red, white and blue flag of Juneteenth symbolizes freedom. Here's everything to know about the flag that ...

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

Like with most federal holidays, the U.S. Post Office will be closed on Thursday, June 19, 2025, for Juneteenth. Both UPS and FedEx will be open for delivery and pickup services on Juneteenth. Both ...

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