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Your guide to Juneteenth 2025 events in Philadelphia
A flag raising ceremony outside City Hall on June 2, 2025, marked the 160th anniversary of Juneteenth. The event kicked off a ...
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Juneteenth 2025 in Philly: What to know and where to celebrate
Enshrined as a Pennsylvania state holiday since 2019 and a federal one two years later, Juneteenth is a commemoration of June ...
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Juneteenth celebration turns Center City into a block party
The 160th anniversary of Juneteenth was marked with a big celebration at the African American Museum in Philadelphia.
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Philly's Juneteenth celebrations include a block party, arts festival and parade
The festivities begin Thursday with live entertainment and games at the African American Museum and end Sunday with a concert ...
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Philly’s National Constitution Center celebrates Juneteenth with programs celebrating freedom fighters
The museum’s special programming targeted visitors who may not have known about America’s second independence day and the ...
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Heat Advisory in Effect for Philadelphia and Surrounding Areas Amid Juneteenth Celebrations
Philadelphia's National Weather Service issues heat advisory with high heat index values, advising precautions against ...
Severe weather ends Juneteenth Block Party at African American Museum in Philadelphia early
Celebrations were in full swing this Juneteenth, which marks the day in 1865 when Union soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas, ...
The symbolism behind traditional Juneteenth foods—from barbecue to hibiscus
Grilled meats, watermelon, and hibiscus are often served on the holiday not only to bring communities together, but to honor ...