Explore the vibrant Juneteenth celebrations in the Washington, D.C. region, despite funding gaps and political shifts elsewhere.

Juneteenth 2025 events across the United States Washington, DC. The Anacostia Community Museum will hold a daylong celebration featuring events like musical performances, morning

Tuesday is primary day in Virginia. Voters are weighing in on their picks for lieutenant governor, attorney general and the House of Delegates. The polls are open until 7 p.m. Anyone in line by then will be allowed to vote.

Juneteenth Freedom Day Celebration (Thursday, June 19, starting at 11 a.m.) 165 Waterfront St., National Harbor, Md. Freedom in Full Color: A Juneteenth Paint & Sip Celebration (Thursday, June 19 from 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.) 162 Waterfront St., National Harbor, Md.

Street parties, exhibits, concerts, family carnivals and more events to celebrate Juneteenth this month.

Explore the vibrant Juneteenth celebrations in Maryland, Washington D.C., and Virginia. Discover a variety of cultural events, music, food, and activities.

On June 19, 1865, news of the Emancipation Proclamation reached Galveston, Texas, and the last enslaved people in America were freed. Join the DMV community in celebrating the historic event at a parade, pop-up market, or festival this month.

The U.S. will observe Juneteenth on Thursday. Juneteenth was recognized as a federal holiday in 2021. It goes back to 1865 in Galveston, Texas.

Juneteenth, commemorating the end of slavery in the U.S., will be observed on June 19, 2025, marking its fifth year as a federal holiday. Celebrations are planned across Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia,

Like with most federal holidays, the U.S. Post Office will be closed on Thursday, June 19, 2025, for Juneteenth. Both UPS and FedEx will be open for delivery and pickup services on Juneteenth. Both services run through holidays, and customers will be able to do business in-store as well.