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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 · 10h

'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 · 10h

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.

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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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Rockford Juneteenth event celebrates 35 years

Juneteenth 1865 is the longest-running Juneteenth celebration in Illinois. Tommy Meeks created the event. He says the mission ...

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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 ...

Hillside Memorial Park District hosts 4th annual Juneteenth celebration in Chicago's western suburbs

From the city to the suburbs, Juneteenth celebrations are happening all across Chicagoland. In the western suburbs, Governor ...

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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.

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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 ...

Chicago area prepares for Juneteenth celebrations: 'We do matter, our stories matter'

Communities across the Chicago area have planned an array of events to honor and celebrate the holiday Thursday. Parties, ...

Journal Star on MSN1d

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.

NewsNation on MSN22h

Juneteenth: Safety, politics lead to downsized or canceled celebrations

An Illinois alderman tells NewsNation that divisive political issues have made it harder to unify the community for holidays.

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