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Juneteenth Celebration

Join us to recognize Juneteenth, the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States.

Enjoy live music, free food and a whole lot of fun while learning more about this important event.

About Juneteenth

Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. From its Galveston, Texas origin in 1865, the observance of June 19 as the African American Emancipation Day has spread across the United States and beyond. Juneteenth commemorates African American freedom and emphasizes education and achievement.