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Here's what will be open and closed on holiday

Here's what's open and closed on Juneteenth in Houston this week

Juneteenth, on June 19, is a holiday that commemorates the freedom of enslaved African Americans in Texas. Here’s what will be open and closed.

USA Today · 2h

Juneteenth 2025: Here's what will be open and closed on the holiday

The nation's newest federal holiday - Juneteenth - lands in the middle of the workweek later this month. Here's everything you need to know about the holiday, including what day it takes place, what will be closed and why we celebrate.

The Boston Globe · 18h

What’s open, what’s closed on Juneteenth in Mass.

A federal and Massachusetts state holiday, Juneteenth commemorates the end of slavery in the U.S. The holiday is celebrated on the date when Union troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, in 1865 and announced that all enslaved people were free.

Events, commemorations in Houston area

Axios on MSN · 23h

Houston's Juneteenth 2025 event guide

This year's Juneteenth gatherings in Houston offer an array of opportunities to learn, experience and celebrate Black history and excellence. Why it matters: The Bayou City is home to several celebrations for Juneteenth,

KHOU on MSN · 1d

Here's a list of Juneteenth events going on around Houston

HOUSTON — Juneteenth celebrates the historical day of June 19, 1865, when enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, were informed of their freedom more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was issued and after the end of the Civil War.

Houston Public Media · 6d

Juneteenth 2025: Houston and Galveston areas offer several ways to celebrate

Local events are planned for the June 19 holiday and during the days before and after. Some are free and open to the public, while others are ticketed events.

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Houston Metro released a Juneteenth holiday operations schedule. Here's what will be open and when

Metro released an updated holiday schedule for Juneteenth, providing details for passengers who need to travel on Thursday.

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160 Years After Juneteenth, Houston Leaders Reclaim The Freedom To Build

Just 50 miles from Galveston Island, two community leaders are carrying the torch of freedom through affordable housing, ...

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Houston Grand Opera Brings Juneteenth Celebration to Emancipation Park

The Houston Grand Opera is stepping out of the Wortham Theater and into Emancipation Park Tuesday night for a powerful ...

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Parades, festivals and history: Where to honor Juneteenth in Houston, Galveston

Communities across Houston and Galveston are celebrating Juneteenth with a variety of events, including parades, festivals, and cultural activities.

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Houston’s Juneteenth Culture Fest brings art, music and unity to Avenida

HOUSTON — On Saturday, the first day of the Juneteenth Culture Fest at Avenida, kicked off with dozens of people in ...

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Is Joe Biden coming to Galveston? Rumors swirl ahead of Juneteenth.

The church, located at 2013 Broadway, was built in 1863, although slaves began worshipping on the property in 1848. In June ...

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‘A love letter to Black Houston’: Houston Grand Opera celebrates Juneteenth with song cycles honoring history, culture

Composed by Joel Thompson and penned by librettist Deborah D.E.E.P. Mouton, this collection of 12 songs is a tribute to the ...

ABC13 Houston on MSN16h

Houston Grand Opera brings Juneteenth celebration to Emancipation Park with Original Song Cycle

The Houston Grand Opera is stepping out of the Wortham Theater and into Emancipation Park Tuesday night for a powerful ...

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The Ever-Evolving Juneteenth Table

As more and more people celebrate the holiday, some Black Americans are beginning to personalize the traditional menu.

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