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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

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Events

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

Nation

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Next Flight Out: Cheap Flights and Travel Tips

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Travel

Explore adventure guides and design a custom itinerary for the destination of your choice in and around the city.

Best Travel Guides, Cool Hotels and Interesting Events - Thrillist

Summer doesn’t arrive ‘till mid-June but mentally, we’re already there.

Take Summer by Storm with These June Travel Ideas 

New York

Photo by Frank Marando, courtesy of Rasheeda Purdie; Design by Maitane Romagosa for Thrillist

Find the best spots daily to eat and drink in hipster neighborhoods. Hit the roof, drink a beer and eat delicious at top-tier restaurants. Plan your nightlife adventure with maps and reviews of unknown micro-brews, rooftop parties, and independent drink.

Best Restaurants & Bars - Places to Eat & Drink - Thrillist

Rāsheeda Purdie’s community-centered approach to ramen is one of the most unique pandemic-born food experiences out there.

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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.

Take Summer by Storm with These June Travel Ideas

Make the most out of all those extra hours of sunshine.

Chef Rasheeda Purdie Is Using Ramen to Celebrate the Legacy of Juneteenth

The Harlem-based chef has a new ramen experience available for purchase during the week of the holiday.