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.

In the four years since Juneteenth became a national holiday, Galveston has embraced its complicated past in a way it never had before. Signs welcoming motorists to the "Birthplac

Local events are planned for the June 19 holiday and during the days before and after. Some are free and open to the public, while others are ticketed events.

Juneteenth is a federal holiday that commemorates the end of slavery in the U.S. Here's how to celebrate in Phoenix, Tempe, Chandler and Goodyear.

Hundreds gathered on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard in Tyler on Saturday morning to celebrate freedom, heritage, and resilience during the city’s annual Juneteenth parade.

It’s time to commemorate Juneteenth, recognizing the day in 1865 when the last group of enslaved African Americans finally learned of their freedom in Galveston, Texas, as June 19 rolls in. Since becoming a federal holiday in 2021, Juneteenth serves as an official day to celebrate freedom, with opportunities to both learn and reflect.

Celebrate Juneteenth at these free events across the NYC area to commemorate the end of slavery reaching communities in south Texas.

Hampton Roads hosts vibrant events to commemorate Juneteenth, offering free access to cultural celebrations, educational panels, and music across multiple cities.