Juneteenth is a federal holiday Thursday marking the day when slaves in Texas were told about the Emancipation Proclamation, two years after it had been announced.

MINNEAPOLIS — Two years after President Abraham Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation, enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, learned they'd been freed. To mark the holiday, Juneteenth was created ...

Thursday is Juneteenth, and there are plenty of events in the Twin Cities providing opportunities to celebrate, learn and come together. ... 1111 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis; ...

12–6 p.m. at Bethune Park in Minneapolis (free) Walk Ride Remember: A Juneteenth Celebration. This event, co-hosted by the Midtown Global Market and Midtown Greenway Coalition, ...

Sanford and Orlando Entertainment hosts a Juneteenth block party at the Sanford Riverwalk with live music, food, dancing, arts and crafts. The free festival is from 4-9 p.m. June 21 at 401 E. Seminole ...

In 2020, after the deadly police shooting of Breonna Taylor in Louisville, Kentucky, and the murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis by police, Juneteenth gained recognition nationwide.

The Juneteenth Fun Run began with speeches from the run’s 2025 honoree, Michael Tate, and Rondo community leader Floyd G. Smaller Jr., followed by a kids’ half mile run and the main 5K event.

The holiday's history gained more attention during the summer of 2020, after the Minneapolis murder of George Floyd. Juneteenth celebrations in Springfield Here are events planned in Springfield ...

Stacker collected images of Juneteenth celebrations over the years that showcase how the holiday has changed, from 1970 to 2024. Skip to main content. You have permission to edit this article ...

Despite the recent popularity surrounding Juneteenth, many people may be unaware of when it is, its history or how to celebrate. Here's everything to know about Juneteenth 2025.

Stacker collected images of Juneteenth celebrations over the years that showcase how the holiday has changed, from 1970 to 2024.