Juneteenth Festival kicks off with a vibrant parade that has been a cornerstone of the city's celebrations since the 1950s.

Juneteenth, recognized every year on June 19, marks the freedom of those once enslaved in the United States. On June 19, 1865 ...

The first Juneteenth celebration was held in Galveston the very next year, in 1866. Early celebrations were smaller, subdued ...

Juneteenth – short for June Nineteenth – recognizes the day in 1865 when Maj. Gen. Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas ...