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Plenty of Juneteenth events have already been celebrated in Philadelphia and the region, but there are many more coming up.
The African American Museum in Philadelphia is one of many institutions and organizations hosting Juneteenth events to celebrate the holiday this year.
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Thousands of people came out to honor Juneteenth Sunday -- the day set aside to commemorate the emancipation of the enslaved Black Americans in 1865. Philadelphia has one of ...
The Philadelphia Juneteenth Parade and Festival, celebrating unity and culture, was led by Mayor Cherelle Parker Sunday down South 52nd Street.
Hundreds gathered to kick off the Juneteenth block party and celebrations at the African American Museum in Philadelphia Thursday afternoon. Food trucks and booths lined the street with various ...
Juneteenth has been designated an official holiday for the city of Philadelphia, Mayor Jim Kenney announced Tuesday. As a result, all city offices and facilities will be closed to the public on ...
How Philadelphia is celebrating Juneteenth this year Friday’s celebrations will take place amid more than three weeks of civil unrest following the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis.
Juneteenth is just around the corner! Here are a few events happening in Philadelphia this week to celebrate this historic holiday.
Where July 4th celebrates the day America claimed independence from British rule, Juneteenth commemorates June 19th marks the ...
Hundreds of people celebrated Juneteenth Saturday with a rally and local march in West Philadelphia.
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Ever since the nationwide recognition of Juneteenth, Nina Elizabeth Ball has seen the celebrations grow in size. "It's very encouraging because I've watched the holiday grow ...