Juneteenth celebrations have been around since the 1800s, but it didn't become a federal holiday until just three years ago.

For its fifth Juneteenth Celebration, Lexington is expanding events to a week-long celebration of the end of slavery. Juneteenth, also recognized as Emancipation Day, became an official federal holiday in 2021. It celebrates June 19, the day slaves in the United States were legally freed.

Crowned in Legacy” show on June 21 is described as an "immersive fashion experience showcasing visionary BIPOC designers."

Juneteenth recognizes the official emancipation of enslaved people in Texas on June 19, 1865, symbolizing the end of slavery in the United States. This commemoration highlights the late announcement of freedom in Galveston, Texas, two years following the Emancipation Proclamation and the Civil War's conclusion.

The local branch of the NAACP will be hosting a parade and festival Saturday in downtown Leavenworth in celebration of Juneteenth.

Elizabeth's 20-year tradition features a powerful theme of resilience with music, dancing, and community resources.

Thursday-June 22. If you ever wanted to check out the Telluride Bluegrass Festival, 2025 could be your year — seriously! There are still four-day passes and single-day tickets available for sale, as well as some camping passes, a rarity in the fest’s recent history.

LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) — Next week, Juneteenth celebrates its fifth year as a national holiday and the 20th year for tributes across Lexington. The holiday marks the day in 1865 when Major General Granger issued Order No. 3, which informed the district of Texas that the Civil War had ended and slaves were free.

A savory blend of cheeses, creamy macaroni, and a fall-off-the-bone serving of oxtail makes up Brooklyn Beso's signature oxtail mac and cheese. The dish has been drawing food lovers to the heart of Bedford-Stuyvesant.