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Here's what's open and closed on Juneteenth in Houston this week

One of America's newest federal holidays takes place Thursday, and government offices and some businesses will close their doors for a day. Juneteenth, on June 19, is a holiday that commemorates the freedom of enslaved African Americans in Texas.

Click2Houston · 1d

Juneteenth 2025: What businesses are open and closed in Houston?

Houston is observing Juneteenth as a federal holiday, with many services and businesses closing to honor the day that commemorates the end of slavery in the United States.

USA Today · 1d

When is Juneteenth 2025? Is there mail? Are banks closed? All about the federal holiday

Juneteenth is the longest-running African American holiday, and it became a federal holiday a few years ago. Here's what's open and closed Thursday.

Biden marks Juneteenth in Galveston

Houston Chronicle on MSN · 6d

Where to celebrate Juneteenth in Houston and Galveston with festivals and events

As Juneteenth 2025 approaches, Houston and Galveston are holding events, a parade and festivals to mark the historic holiday.

Houston Public Media · 13h

Galveston Juneteenth revelers prepare for Biden visit

Former President Joe Biden is expected to attend the emancipation march and subsequent service at Reedy Chapel Thursday.

U.S. News & World Report · 1d

Former President Joe Biden to Attend Juneteenth Celebration at Historic AME Church in Galveston

Former president Joe Biden will be attending a Juneteenth celebration at a historic African Methodist Episcopal church in Galveston, Texas

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Juneteenth Events in Houston 2025

Celebrate Juneteenth with diverse events, including music, art and dance, highlighting Black history and culture.

FOX 26 Houston on MSN11h

LIVE: Galveston Juneteenth service at Reedy Chapel; Joe Biden attends

Former President Joe Biden will be in Galveston to take part in the Juneteenth celebration at Reedy Chapel AME Church. FOX 26 ...

160 Years After Juneteenth, Houston Leaders Reclaim The Freedom To Build

Just 50 miles from Galveston Island, two community leaders are carrying the torch of freedom through affordable housing, ...

AFRO American Newspapers14h

Houston’s Emancipation Park was born from freedom— here’s how it’s honored today

Just seven years after learning of their freedom, a group of formerly enslaved Black Texans purchased land in 1872 to ...

WISN 12 News on MSN8h

Texas journalist shares family ties to Juneteenth and sharecropping

Houston Chronicle reporter Joy Sewing reveals her family's connection to Juneteenth and sharecropping, sharing her uncle's journey from poverty to becoming a successful bank owner.

Hoodline16h

Houston Family Celebrates Legacy on Juneteenth, Amid Reflections Nationwide on Freedom and Activism

Juneteenth celebrations combine remembrance with joy, highlighted by one family's history and national recognition of the ...

Celebrate Juneteenth: AMC offers ticket deal

AMC theaters is offering a ticket deal to celebrate Juneteenth. The deal allows guests to see "Sinners" or a special early ...

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A guide to what the Juneteenth holiday is and how to celebrate it

For beginners and those brushing up on history, here are some answers: ...

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