Hundreds of people across San Antonio made their way to Sam Houston High School and Comanche Park on Saturday to celebrate Juneteenth five days early.

Reflecting on the country's past to create a better future for all was part of the message at the 19th annual Juneteenth Festival on Germantown Avenue.

A festival celebrating the end of slavery in the United States will kick off its seventh year in Humboldt County this week. Organizers are preparing for three days of Juneteenth celebrations —

Juneteenth originally started in Galveston, Texas to commemorate June 19, 1865, the date that enslaved people in that state were informed of their freedom.

LIMA — Despite the rainy weather, the community came together for Saturday’s Juneteenth parade and celebration. The parade started at 10:30 a.m. at the intersection of South Main Street and Vine Street, moving north toward Town Square.

Juneteenth is a federal holiday officially on Thursday, June 19, commemorating the day in 1865 when emancipation was finally announced to slaves in Galveston, Texas, the last place to get word of President Lincoln's proclamation two years earlier.

The annual event that draws thousands is held in collaboration between four cities in the southern sector of Dallas County.

Across North Jersey, Juneteenth is being celebrated with various events, from the release of a new report on reparations to a silent walk in Bergen County.

Join the West Hartford community on June 14th to celebrate the 5th Annual CommUNITY Juneteenth Celebration located at West Hartford Town Hall. We have an exciting day filled with great entertainment, family activities, immersive art experiences, powerful speakers, and local vendors. We need your support and sponsorship to make this year successful!

The City of El Paso Parks and Recreation Department, in partnership with Black El Paso Voice, will be hosting a Juneteenth celebration to honor and recognize the