From the the Juneteenth Music Festival to the Black Pride Block Party, check out ten ways to celebrate Juneteenth in Denver.
is our newest federal holiday, commemorating June 19, 1865 — the day when enslaved people in Texas discovered they were freed by the Emancipation Proclamation, a full two and a half years after it was issued. For many years it was celebrated primarily in Texas, where it became an official holiday in 1980, and it is a day of both celebrating the African-American community and honoring its struggles.
, which has hosted a Juneteenth parade since the 1950s. This year is another great opportunity to experience all the Black excellence the Mile High has to offer, with festivals, parties, art, dancing, food and fun for the whole family. Here are ten ways to enjoy the holiday week:
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