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CW39 Houston · 3h

10 Juneteenth Events to Attend in Houston

Various events and activities are taking place throughout Houston and Galveston, Texas, to celebrate Juneteenth.

KHOU on MSN · 2d

Here's a list of Juneteenth events going on around Houston

HOUSTON — Juneteenth celebrates the historical day of June 19, 1865, when enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, were informed of their freedom more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was issued and after the end of the Civil War.

Houston Chronicle on MSN · 4d

Where to celebrate Juneteenth in Houston and Galveston with festivals and events

As Juneteenth 2025 approaches, Houston and Galveston are holding events, a parade and festivals to mark the historic holiday.

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Houston Chronicle on MSN · 8h

Here's what's open and closed on Juneteenth in Houston this week

One of America's newest federal holidays takes place Thursday, and government offices and some businesses will close their doors for a day. Juneteenth, on June 19, is a holiday that commemorates the freedom of enslaved African Americans in Texas.

USA Today · 5h

What’s open and closed on Juneteenth 2025? What to know about Thursday's federal holiday

Juneteenth always falls on June 19. In 2025, the holiday is on a Thursday. Are banks open on Juneteenth? Like most federal holidays, expect your local banks and credit unions to be closed in observance of Juneteenth.

Indianapolis Star on MSN · 1d

Is the post office open on Juneteenth? What to know about the federal holiday

What's happening in Indy for Juneteenth? Indianapolis isn't hosting a parade this year, but events are scheduled throughout the week to commemorate the date the last enslaved peop

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Houston Metro released a Juneteenth holiday operations schedule. Here's what will be open and when

The local bus, METRORail, Park & Ride and curb2curb services will stay on a regular weekday schedule. The METRO HOV/HOT lanes ...

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160 Years After Juneteenth, Houston Leaders Reclaim The Freedom To Build

Just 50 miles from Galveston Island, two community leaders are carrying the torch of freedom through affordable housing, ...

Click2Houston1h

Houston’s Juneteenth Forecast: Scattered storms, steamy temps expected

While most of the day will be dry, scattered downpours or a brief thunderstorm could pop up in the afternoon, especially ...

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The Houston Juneteenth Urban Takeover is another way to celebrate the holiday. Here's what to expect

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

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Houston Grand Opera Brings Juneteenth Celebration to Emancipation Park

The Houston Grand Opera is stepping out of the Wortham Theater and into Emancipation Park Tuesday night for a powerful ...

Houston Public Media3h

Galveston authorities preparing for Juneteenth visit by former President Joe Biden

The Galveston Police Department requested additional personnel from the sheriff's office to assist with dignitaries planning ...

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What you may not know about the ‘Father of Juneteenth’ Al Edwards

Texas state Rep. Al Edwards, who died a year before Juneteenth became a federal holiday, dedicated his career to making it a reality.

Click2Houston18h

‘A love letter to Black Houston’: Houston Grand Opera celebrates Juneteenth with song cycles honoring history, culture

Composed by Joel Thompson and penned by librettist Deborah D.E.E.P. Mouton, this collection of 12 songs is a tribute to the ...

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