Evanston Township High School students carry a banner reading Happy Juneteenth in Evanston’s Juneteenth parade on Dodge Avenue on June 21, 2025. (Richard Requena/Pioneer Press) ...

FLOSSMOOR, IL — The vibrant spirit of Juneteenth will once again be celebrated in Homewood-Flossmoor as You Matter 2's Juneteenth Parade and Block Party returns on Thursday, June 19 in Flossmoor.

Of course, this year's Juneteenth celebrations, which include community festivals, cookouts, prayer services and other events reflecting on the past, will look much different due to COVID-19.

SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- Juneteenth celebrations across the Bay Area brought families together sharing renewed excitement over federal holiday. "It's a celebration of true Black independence," said ...

Juneteenth's origins and this year's celebrations The holiday to mark the end of slavery in the U.S. goes back to an order issued on June 19, 1865, as Union troops arrived in Galveston at the end ...

The annual Juneteenth Parade in Amarillo filled Hughes Street on June 21 with a vibrant display of community pride and celebration. Patrick Miller, longtime educator and Amarillo College Board of ...

Beaufort will host the Juneteenth Unity Parade on Sunday, closing several downtown roads and the Woods Memorial Bridge from 2:45 to 4 p.m. Plan ahead for delays.

Jadin Welch, 2025 Juneteenth Freedom Festival Pageant Queen, waves to the crowd during the festival’s parade, Saturday, June 21.

The city of Jacksonville celebrated Juneteenth and the grand re-opening of Lincoln Park Saturday. The day began with the annual Juneteenth parade, which featured more than 80 entries consisting of ...

Souter said. “It was pretty cool.” Souter has enjoyed his Mr. Juneteenth duties over the last few weeks at several community events. Ashton Souter is Mr. Juneteenth 2025.