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I won't celebrate Juneteenth as a federal holiday

When is the Philadelphia Juneteenth Parade and Festival? Plus 14 other events to celebrate the holiday

Plenty of Juneteenth events have already been celebrated in Philadelphia and the region, but there are many more coming up.

NBC10 Philadelphia on MSN · 1d

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 month of celebrations across the country and in Philadelphia. Juneteenth, celebrated on June 19, marks the end of slavery in the United States.

Yahoo · 1d

Philadelphia celebrates holiday with annual Juneteenth block party

There are a number of musical acts and performances throughout the day, with headliners DJ Drama, DJ Kid Capri, Slick Rick, and Keke Wyatt.

Juneteenth, Center City

The Philadelphia Inquirer on MSN · 15h

Juneteenth remains joyous at African American Museum’s block party in Center City

While Juneteenth celebrations have scaled back in some cities under Trump, the mood in Philly remained defiant and joyous on the holiday commemorating emancipation.

Yahoo · 11h

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.

KITV · 3h

Juneteenth celebrates freedom at Waikiki Shell block party

Juneteenth was celebrated across the United States, including in Hawaii with festivities at the Waikiki Shell. The Juneteenth National Independence Day, a federal holiday, marks the end of slavery in

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Juneteenth Block party at African American Museum in Philadelphia ends early due to severe weather

The Juneteenth Block Party at the African American Museum in Philadelphia was forced to end early Thursday due to severe ...

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African American Museum in Philadelphia, Wawa Welcome America host Juneteenth block party

There are a number of musical acts and performances throughout the day, with headliners DJ Drama, DJ Kid Capri, Slick Rick, ...

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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 ...

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What’s open and closed in and around Philly for Juneteenth: Trash pickup, mail, grocery stores, and more

From trash pickup and grocery store hours to public transit and mail delivery, here’s what’s open and closed around Philadelphia for Juneteenth on Thursday, June 19.

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Juneteenth events; Books for better outcomes; ICE at Club World Cup | Morning roundup

Juneteenth 2025 in Philly: What to know and where to celebrate Celebrated in Philadelphia since the 1980s, at least, and […] ...

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Free Black Americans lived in NJ's Timbuctoo decades before Juneteenth — but the history is falling apart

Descendants of Timbuctoo, a historic community in Burlington County, say Westampton Township has fallen behind in maintaining the history.

The Philadelphia Tribune3d

Organizers of Philly's Juneteenth parade say they don’t want end of American slavery to be forgotten

Thousands of Philadelphians are expected to gather along 52nd Street in West Philadelphia Sunday to see colorful parade ...

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