Juneteenth 2015: Where You Can Celebrate in Your City

Check out the festivals nearest you.

Let Freedom Ring  - Juneteenth is the oldest-known celebration commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. On June 19, 1865, Major General Gordon Granger traveled to Galveston, Texas, with Union soldiers. Upon their arrival, the troops informed the enslaved that the Civil War has ended and thus slavery was outlawed. Although this was two and half years after the Emancipation Proclamation, the absence of Union soldiers prevented the executive order from being enforced. Exactly 150 years later, Juneteenth is still celebrated across the country as a time to commemorate the strength of the African-American community. Check out the festivals nearest you to celebrate this historic day.  (Photo: Zack Wittman for The Boston Globe via Getty Images)
Winston Salem, NC - It’s going down in Winston Salem, N.C., on June 20 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Winston Mutual Building. This festival will feature African drumming, dancing demonstrations, musical performances and a natural hair show. (Photo: Triad Cultural Arts)
Glendale, CO - Glendale is coming together on June 20 in Historic Five Points, starting with the Juneteenth Parade at 8:30 a.m. The Juneteenth Music Festival will also be taking place all day. There will be a parade, art walk, music festival concert and youth engagement zone.Galveston, TX - Galveston is celebrating on Friday and Saturday. There are many events taking place throughout the three day period. On Friday, there is the 37th Annual Juneteenth Picnic in Wright Cuney Park at 11 a.m. Complimentary refreshments will be served. There will also be music, praise singing and dancing. On Saturday, Take It to the Wood Juneteenth Celebration is occurring at Shiloh A.M.E Church at 11 a.m. There will be lots of food and games to accompany the abundance of fellowship. (Photo: Galveston.com)

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Let Freedom Ring  - Juneteenth is the oldest-known celebration commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. On June 19, 1865, Major General Gordon Granger traveled to Galveston, Texas, with Union soldiers. Upon their arrival, the troops informed the enslaved that the Civil War has ended and thus slavery was outlawed. Although this was two and half years after the Emancipation Proclamation, the absence of Union soldiers prevented the executive order from being enforced. Exactly 150 years later, Juneteenth is still celebrated across the country as a time to commemorate the strength of the African-American community. Check out the festivals nearest you to celebrate this historic day.  (Photo: Zack Wittman for The Boston Globe via Getty Images)

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