Juneteenth is often described as the day “slavery ended in Texas,” but the truth behind it tells a deeper, more sobering story - one that includes deception, delay, and a hard-won arrival of justice.

Forty years have passed since Ulysses Johnson II started Longview’s annual Juneteenth parade. Each year, countless people stand alongside Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard to watch numerous floats, hor

Juneteenth recognizes the official emancipation of enslaved people in Texas on June 19, 1865, symbolizing the end of slavery in the United States. This commemoration highlights the late announcement of freedom in Galveston, Texas, two years following the Emancipation Proclamation and the Civil War's conclusion.

In Smith County, the following events are set: Juneteenth Association of Tyler: Scholarship announcement on June 13 at 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Gospel Fest on June 13 at 6 p.m. at Greater St. Mary Baptist Church, 1615 Texas College Rd.

The annual event that draws thousands is held in collaboration between four cities in the southern sector of Dallas County.

Dallas Southern Pride presents a Juneteenth weekend filled with events from June 19-22, honoring Black LGBTQ+ history and community. See the full schedule!

Cape Cod and the Islands will host various Juneteenth celebrations, commemorating the end of slavery in the U.S. Events include flag raisings, art exhibits, music, food, educational sessions, and community discussions.

The federal holiday, celebrated on June 19, is embraced as a nationwide celebration of Black history. Here’s how and where to partake.

Beaumont's Juneteenth event moves indoors to the Civic Center due to weather, featuring Midnight Star and free admission.

On June 19, 2025, the United States will pause to commemorate Juneteenth, marking the end of slavery. As a federal holiday since 2021, it prompts the closure of banks, schools, and markets, while cultural events flourish nationwide.