The U.S. will observe Juneteenth on Thursday. Juneteenth was recognized as a federal holiday in 2021. It goes back to 1865 in Galveston, Texas.

As Juneteenth approaches, several events and celebrations in the RVA area will ramp up as well. 8News has you covered, and has created a list of local events for both family and friends to attend.

Letter writers discuss the Juneteenth holiday, origins of ‘due process’ and President Donald Trump’s spending bill.

Charles Walker, with the local band Wave 11, greets people during the fourth annual Juneteenth Celebration at Lincoln Park on ...