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Juneteenth
June 19, 2022 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Juneteenth is celebrated on June 19 and commemorates the liberation of the last slaves in Texas, two years after the Emancipation Proclamation had abolished slavery in the Confederate States in 1863. First recognized as a federal holiday in 2021, many observe the date with local celebrations, including parties, parades, picnics and festivals.