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Juneteenth, also known as the African American Independence Day, is one of the oldest holidays in American history. Juneteenth commemorates the announcement of the abolishment of slavery on June 19th, 1865. The Union Soldiers sailed into Galveston Texas, announced the end of The Civil War, and read aloud General Granger’s Order No. 3. This announced the freeing a quarter of a million slaves in the state.
Come to the Juneteenth Block Party at Love Bank Park for more knowledge and history of Juneteenth, food, live entertainment and DJs, speakers, contests, raffles, and prizes!
Keep celebrating Juneteenth the following day at Carondelet Park. Visit the Facebook event page for more information on Sunday’s Juneteenth activities.
