Juneteenth marks the day in 1865 when Union soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas, and informed the last enslaved Black Americans that they were freed.

It will also feature live performances and food trucks.Runs from 3:30-9:30 pm both Fridays.Atlantic Street Center Juneteenth CelebrationWednesday, June 18Watch local performers, shop community vendors and sample regional food trucks at this event the night before Juneteenth.

Juneteenth is just around the corner. We look at where you can celebrate around western Washington and break down how the holiday came to be in the United States.