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Mother Bethel AME Juneteenth block party in Philadelphia. The historic church at 6th and Lombard streets in Philadelphia is kicking off its inaugural observance of Juneteenth at 12 p.m. Thursday.
Juneteenth is officially observed on Thursday, June 19—but, there are some Philly spots celebrating all weekend long with events, specials and other activations.And we’ve got the scoop on them all.
One hundred and sixty years after word reached Galveston, Texas, that enslaved African Americans were now free, the city is ...
Juneteenth is Thursday, June 19, 2025. Here are a few events happening in Philadelphia this week to celebrate this historic holiday.
Despite early rain, thousands gathered in West Philadelphia for the annual Juneteenth Parade and Festival held along 52nd ...
Philadelphia is standing strong this Juneteenth with events and activities taking place all across the city. Here's a list of just a few events that celebrate the historic holiday.
Philadelphia will host its annual Juneteenth Parade and Festival on Sunday. The parade kicks off at 12:30 p.m. from near The Mann Center at 52nd Street and Concourse Drive before moving south to ...
Recognizing Juneteenth, defending its place in our national consciousness, is not just about honoring the past. It is about being fully aware of what we are up against and choosing the kind of future ...
The Philadelphia Protestant Home hosted a Juneteenth Festival on Thursday in its community room and activities room.
Storytelling, community events, live performances, festivals, and a parade are just some of the ways the region will be celebrating the Juneteenth holiday this year.