Juneteenth 2025 falls on June 19, celebrating America's Second Independence Day. Learn the powerful history behind this federal holiday and what's closed.

Juneteenth is often described as the day “slavery ended in Texas,” but the truth behind it tells a deeper, more sobering story - one that includes deception, delay, and a hard-won arrival of justice.

But what does this have to do with the stock market? With Juneteenth officially a federal holiday now, the stock market is closed for the day to commemorate this important day in American history. Juneteenth,

The annual event that draws thousands is held in collaboration between four cities in the southern sector of Dallas County.

Later that night, a performance is set to take place at the Hard Rock Casino Rockford. The event begins at 8:30 p.m. with a live performance by Synergy Band. The headliner, Lakeside, will perform at 9:15 p.m. Attendees must be 21 years or older, and a special ticket is required to attend the Hard Rock Casino event.

Across North Jersey, Juneteenth is being celebrated with various events, from the release of a new report on reparations to a silent walk in Bergen County.

On Jan. 1, 1863, nearly two years into the Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation, which declared the freedom of “all persons held as slaves” in the still rebellious states of the Confederacy. But it didn’t mean immediate freedom.

Forty years have passed since Ulysses Johnson II started Longview’s annual Juneteenth parade. Each year, countless people stand alongside Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard to watch numerous floats, hor

While celebrated for generations, Juneteenth only became a federal holiday in 2021. With its federal status, there are some important closures to know. Here's what's open on Juneteenth 2025.

Cape Cod and the Islands will host various Juneteenth celebrations, commemorating the end of slavery in the U.S. Events include flag raisings, art exhibits, music, food, educational sessions, and community discussions.