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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 · 4d

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 · 15h

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 on MSN · 1d

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,

USA TODAY · 17h

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

Yes, Juneteenth is a state holiday in Missouri and is observed every 19th day of June. As such, all state offices are closed on that day, unless it falls on the weekend, in which case offices will be closed either the preceding Friday or following Monday.

The Daily News1h

Reenactors bring Underground Railroad, Juneteenth history to life

History came alive Tuesday for visitors to Galveston’s historic 1838 Menard House as living history interpreters regaled ...

ABC13 Houston on MSN7h

Galveston family shares stories of enslaved ancestors and success that followed ahead of Juneteenth

Juneteenth marks a pivotal part of our nation's history. For a local family, it's also a time to reflect on their past: the journey of their enslaved ancestors and the success that followed. "My great ...

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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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Is Joe Biden coming to Galveston? Rumors swirl ahead of Juneteenth.

The source of the rumor remains a mystery, but that doesn't make it any less potent: former President Joe Biden may be a "special guest" Thursday at Reedy Chapel, the historic Galveston church ...

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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.

160 Years After Juneteenth, Houston Leaders Reclaim The Freedom To Build

Just 50 miles from Galveston Island, two community leaders are carrying the torch of freedom through affordable housing, ...

mlive on MSN8h

Commemorate Juneteenth 2025 with these events in Washtenaw County

Juneteenth honors June 19, 1865, when Union troops arrived in Galveston, Texas to enforce the emancipation of enslaved ...

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