Juneteenth

 

Juneteenth (short for “June Nineteenth”) marks the day when federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas in 1865 to take control of the state and ensure that all enslaved people were freed. The troops’ arrival came a full two and a half years after the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation. 

Juneteenth honors the end to slavery in the United States and is considered the longest-running African American holiday. On June 17, 2021, it officially became a federal holiday. 

Local Juneteenth Events

Your Guide to Juneteenth Celebrations in the Greater Philadelphia 2022

13 Ways to Celebrate Juneteenth in Philly- This includes events and parades in the surrounding suburban areas