Juneteenth commemorates African-American freedom and achievement, ... Where to celebrate Juneteenth in the Phoenix area. Updated: Jun. 16, 2025 at 12:30 PM MST ...

Numerous Juneteenth celebrations are planned throughout Arizona in 2025, including in Tempe, Goodyear, Chandler and Phoenix. Juneteenth commemorates the abolition of slavery in the United States. The ...

Juneteenth is a combination of "June" and "nineteenth," in honor of the day that Granger announced the abolition of slavery in Texas. The holiday is also known as Freedom Day or Emancipation Day.

Here's what to know. When is Juneteenth in 2025? Juneteenth is June 19, 2025. What does Juneteenth celebrate? The holiday celebrates Black freedom, marking June 19, 1865, when Union troops arrived ...

Even Cinco De Mayo is tied to Juneteenth, Collins said. On May 5, 1862, a Mexican army defeated French forces in the Battle of Puebla. French Emperor Napoleon III had plans to provide the ...

Juneteenth was officially declared a federal holiday on June 17, 2021. Here is what to know about the upcoming holiday. When is Juneteenth 2025?

Juneteenth, a holiday commemorating the Emancipation Proclamation in the United States, is this week.. Although Juneteenth celebrations were documented as early as 1866, it wasn't officially ...

The 2025 Juneteenth Block Party is Saturday, June 21, from 4-11 p.m. on Freedom Way at The Banks. This family-friendly event features appearances from Cincinnati Reds mascots, ...

Juneteenth is this week. The holiday marking the official end of slavery is celebrated annually on June 19, but only became recognized as a federal holiday a few years ago. Here's what to know.

Juneteenth started with handbills proclaiming freedom. Here’s what they said General Order No. 3 begins by saying “all slaves are free” and have “absolute equality” of rights.