Organizer Renee Hawkins-Morris says the June 21 event will now conclude at Morley Plaza, followed by five hours of free festivities open to the public.

Does the mail run on Juneteenth 2025? Are banks open? Is the stock market open? Is the MVC open? What is NJ Transit's schedule? The complete guide to Thursday, June 19, 2025

Outdoor activities in some parts of the country might require a plan to shelter from lightning and/or take heat precautions.

Juneteenth is a national holiday that celebrates the effective end of slavery in the United States. It commemorates the day that the last group of slaves in United States finally learned from the Union Army officials arriving in Galveston, Texas, that President Lincoln had signed the Emancipation Proclamation more than two years earlier.

Houston Juneteenth Urban Takeover will offer four parties and additional events throughout the weekend to celebrate the holiday.

This year's Juneteenth gatherings in Houston offer an array of opportunities to learn, experience and celebrate Black history and excellence. Why it matters: The Bayou City is home to several celebrations for Juneteenth,

Organizer Renee Hawkins-Morris said she hopes the free marketplace for Black-owned businesses at Morley Plaza will become an annual tradition.

Public transportation services across the DMV, have released its schedule for the Juneteenth holiday (Thursday, June 19).