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A variety of events are planned across Washington for Juneteenth, the federal holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States.
Juneteenth became a federal holiday in the U.S. in 2021 but has been celebrated in Texas since 1866. As time passed, communities in other states also started to mark the day.
More than 200 people took part in this year’s annual Juneteenth A Celebration of Freedom Walk on June 19 in Grayslake.
Juneteenth in June 19, 2025. Here's what you should know about the federal holiday and which stores and services are open and closed.
Today is Juneteenth. Here's a look at the celebrations, free museum days and what's open and closed in the Boston area.
From Juneteenth celebrations around Seattle to hip-hop producer battles and more, here are the latest local things to do in the Seattle area during the weekend.
It's pageant season and we're joined by two local pageant queens -- Pierce County's Miss Juneteenth 2025 Derrion Crocklem and Miss Eastside Nyah Hart stop by Good Day Seattle.
This Thursday marks 160 years since the origin of Juneteenth. Here's what to know about the holiday and why' it's celebrated.
What to know about the history and traditions of Juneteenth People who never gave the June 19 holiday more than a passing thought may be asking themselves, is there a “right” way to celebrate ...
Juneteenth, a holiday commemorating the Emancipation Proclamation in the United States, is this week. Here's everything to know.
SPOKANE, Wash. — The Spokane NAACP Branch is hosting a Juneteenth event that will feature a former Super Bowl champion with the Seattle Seahawks.
A variety of events are planned across Washington for Juneteenth, the federal holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States.