Juneteenth

Join us in celebrating Juneteenth with a collection of stories about how and where to celebrate, profiles, and other ways to honor the holiday's indelible significance.

How to Celebrate Juneteenth | The History and Festivities of the Holiday

Los Angeles

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To seek out America’s Black history is to unwittingly assume the role of archeologist and detective—so many of our stories have been buried or tossed aside, waiting for a patient explorer to unearth them.

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Atlanta

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Events

Juneteenth—also known as Freedom Day—is a commemoration of when enslaved people in Galveston, Texas were finally informed of their freedom on June 19, 1865, though slavery had technically been abolished over two years prior with the issue of the Emancipation Proclamation.

14 Ways to Celebrate Juneteenth in Atlanta This Year

Chicago

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The longest-running African American holiday, Juneteenth, is quickly approaching, and here in Chicago, a host of parties and events will keep you celebrating all weekend long.

19 Ways to Celebrate Juneteenth in Chicago This Year

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On June 19, 1865, Major General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas, with 2,000 Union troops, breaking the news that the Civil War had ended and the 250,000 people who remained enslaved in the state were now free.

19 Ways to Celebrate Juneteenth in LA This Year

San Francisco

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Referred to as Jubilee Day, Freedom Day, and Liberation Day, but most commonly known as Juneteenth, it holds distinction as the oldest holiday that celebrates the liberation of enslaved people in the US.

The Little-Known History of California’s Only Black-Founded Town

From annual Juneteenth celebrations to a state park with preserved remnants of the town’s past, Allensworth deserves a visit.

14 Ways to Celebrate Juneteenth in Atlanta This Year

From festivals in South Fulton to Oakland City’s walking tours, the ATL has many events to observe Emancipation Day.

19 Ways to Celebrate Juneteenth in Chicago This Year

Here are the local events and festivities to help honor the holiday’s indelible significance.

19 Ways to Celebrate Juneteenth in LA This Year

From annual celebrations to outdoor concerts, double dutch battles, art shows, food fests, and more, there are plenty of ways to celebrate Juneteenth this year.

15 Ways to Celebrate Juneteenth in the Bay Area

From jazz concerts to free museum visits and more, here’s how to celebrate Freedom Day across nine Bay Area counties.

The Ultimate Guide to Juneteenth in Texas

Celebrate the newest national holiday all around the Lonestar State.