Also called Freedom Day or Emancipation Day, Juneteenth falls annually on June 19, the date in 1865 when Union troops brought the news to enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, that they had been freed.

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

From a flag-raising ceremony at Allentown City Hall, to free pool admission at Cedar Beach Pool, hundreds of community members celebrate Juneteenth Thursday, June 19, 2025. See the photos below.