Juneteenth (also known as Freedom Day) marks the date of June 19, 1865 when Union troops arrived in Galveston, Texas to finally inform enslaved Black people of their freedom. Texas was the last state to receive the news. This historical moment came two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed on January 1, 1863.
If you’re looking for a way to honor this observance, here are some events local to our senior living communities.
Nebraska
Juneteenth JoyFest
June 15
12-10 p.m.
N 24th St & Ohio St. Omaha, NE 68110
Omaha Freedom Festival
June 15
Parade: 10 a.m.
Daytime activities: 12 to 5 p.m.
Concert: 7 p.m. to midnight
3448 Evans St. Omaha, NE 68111
Nevada
Las Vegas Juneteenth Festival
June 12-15
435 S Grand Central Pkwy.
New Mexico
Rio Rancho Juneteenth Celebration
June 22
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Haynes Park
Oregon
Hillsboro Juneteenth Celebration
June 8
12-6:30 p.m.
Jerry Wiley Plaza
Lake Oswego Juneteenth Celebration
June 16 11am-2pm
Millenium Plaza Park
200 1st St Lake Oswego, OR 97034
Portland Juneteenth Parade and Festival
June 15
Parade 11 a.m. (King Elementary>south on MLK to Knot St>ends at Lillis Albina Park)
Festival 12-7 p.m.
Utah
St. George Chamber of Commerce Juneteenth Lunch & Learn
June 13
11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Utah Juneteenth Freedom Festival
June 14-15
Ogden City Amphitheater
Washington
8th Annual Juneteenth Celebration
June 22
2-5 p.m.
Othello Park
4351 S Othello St. Seattle, WA 98118
Free soul food
Arts and crafts
Entertainment
Caricature art
Balloon twisting
Resources
Vendor marketplace
Food bank
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