Juneteenth celebrations are gearing up in and around Seattle to commemorate June 19, 1865, when the last enslaved people in the U.S. learned they were free — over two years after President ...

Seattle has several events this month to celebrate Juneteenth, which commemorates the day in 1865 when enslaved people in Texas learned they were free. Here are a few of our top picks. All are ...

Juneteenth celebrates the end of slavery in the United States. The tradition began in 1865, when enslaved African Americans in Texas received word, belatedly, of their emancipation. The ...

From Juneteenth celebrations around Seattle to hip-hop producer battles and more, here are the latest local things to do in the Seattle area during the weekend. Food and drink.

Juneteenth celebrations took place across the U.S., commemorating the day in 1865 when enslaved Black people in Texas learned of their freedom. While long honored by Black Americans, the holiday has ...

Seattle's latest political outrage claims enforcing parking laws is racist, ... Activists held a Juneteenth event at Jimi Hendrix Park that reportedly attracted over 8,500 people, ...

In Seattle, the Northwest African American Museum is hosting "Juneteenth: ... In Spokane, a Juneteenth celebration is scheduled from noon to 4 p.m. on June 19 at Grant Park, ...

President Donald Trump honored Juneteenth in each of his first four years as president, before it became a federal holiday.

Juneteenth in June 19, 2025. Here's what you should know about the federal holiday and which stores and services are open and closed. The federal holiday will be observed on Thursday, June 19.