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Juneteenth celebrations across the US commemorate the end of slavery

Celebrations around the U.S. are marking Thursday as Juneteenth, the anniversary of the day in 1865 when Union soldiers brought the news of freedom to enslaved Black people in Texas.

USA TODAY on MSN · 14h

'This is American history:' See photos around the US as the nation celebrates Juneteenth

With flags, ceremonies, parades and pomp, celebrations across the United States marked the day the promise of freedom finally rang true for more Americans.

CBS News · 15h

Juneteenth celebrations take place across Los Angeles

Rachel Kim reports from Leimert Park in South Los Angeles, where a large Juneteenth celebration took place on Thursday, featuring more than 100 vendors, live music and delicious food.

Juneteenth, USPS and FedEx

USA TODAY · 1d

Will mail be delivered on Juneteenth? What to know about UPS, FedEx, USPS hours on June 19

Yes, UPS stores will be open and pickup and delivery services will be available on June 19. The Federal Reserve considers Juneteenth a bank holiday, meaning most banks will be closed. Yes. United States stock markets are closed on June 19, 2025.

Newsweek on MSN · 1d

Is there mail on Juneteenth? USPS, post office, FedEx hours

Mail deliveries may be impacted on Juneteenth, the holiday in which Americans celebrate the end of slavery in the U.S.

Yahoo · 1d

Juneteenth 2025: Are Illinois state agencies, post offices closed for the holiday?

What will be closed in Illinois in observance of Juneteenth Thursday, June 19. 31,515 people played the daily Crossword recently. Can you solve it faster than others?31,515 people played the daily Crossword recently.

WCIA on MSN2h

Hundreds gather to celebrate Juneteenth at Danville park

Many across the country celebrated Juneteenth on Thursday, and the celebration didn’t stop in Vermilion County. Hundreds came ...

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Celebrations marking Juneteenth held across Chicago area: 'Come out and support together'

Chicago turned out Thursday with many Juneteenth celebrations. From the West Side to the South Side to the lakefront, there ...

What's closed in Illinois on Juneteenth? What to know about the holiday

Juneteenth is less than a week away, on June 19. Here's a look at what will be closed and whether it's a federal holiday.

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Local communities unite for Juneteenth, emphasizing its significance in American history

Communities across central Illinois are coming together with celebrations, events, parades and more to honor Juneteenth.

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A Town That Pioneered the Juneteenth Holiday Is Now Calling Off the Party

From boardrooms to classrooms, Juneteenth now feels fraught.

What's the weather forecast for Juneteenth? June 19 temperature, UV indexes in Illinois

Illinois is hosting a variety of outdoor events to celebrate Juneteenth, causing many to wonder what weather to expect.

MyStateline.com on MSN13h

Rockford residents and activists celebrate Juneteenth at Sinnissipi Park

Rockford's Juneteenth Celebration, the oldest known celebration of its kind in Illinois, was celebrated at Sinnissippi Park ...

What’s the right way to mark Juneteenth? The newest US holiday is confusing Americans

The United States’ newest federal holiday, celebrated annually on June 19, has quickly become its most puzzling one. Four ...

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How cities are scaling back Juneteenth celebrations after Trump-era DEI rollbacks

Despite Juneteenth’s status as a federal holiday, celebrations across the country are being scaled back or canceled, as ...

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Juneteenth: Safety, politics lead to downsized or canceled celebrations | Morning in America

Jamal Williams, a former alderman in Plano, Illinois, discusses his city’s annual Juneteenth celebration on “Morning in America.” Williams says divisive issues have made it harder to unify the ...

WCIA on MSN14h

Nonprofit hosts annual Urbana Juneteenth celebration

The Well Experience, a social work nonprofit, hosted its annual Juneteenth parade on Thursday in Urbana. The event featured ...

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