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Juneteenth events 2025: Where to celebrate the holiday around metro Atlanta
The City of Sandy Springs’ Juneteenth Celebration will happen from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at City Springs. The family-friendly event is free and open to the public. It will feature a mix of educational experiences, live performances and immersive art exhibitions in honor of Juneteenth.
Is Juneteenth still celebrated in Georgia? What to know about next federal holiday
The next day off work, not too far, is on Thursday, June 19, also known as Juneteenth. This day became a federal holiday in 2021, when former President Joe Biden signed bipartisan legislation into law. Here is more about this day.
Explainer-What Is Juneteenth and When Did It Become a US Federal Holiday?
It became a U.S. federal holiday in 2021, following the signing of a bill by former President Joe Biden. Long a regional holiday in the South, Juneteenth rose in prominence across the country following protests that swept the world in 2020 over the police killings of George Floyd,
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Augusta’s ninth annual Juneteenth Festival is taking place on Thursday from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. It’s a commemoration of the end of slavery in the U.S. and celebrates African American culture, and for ...
From parades to panels, Dr. Maurice Hobson explores Juneteenth’s cultural meaning and how communities are celebrating across ...
From Galveston to the Guggenheim, Black communities are gathering in joy—even as DEI gains, Black history and hard-won ...
Explore the rich history and culture of Juneteenth in Atlanta with these five events, featuring music, food, art, and more.
With Juneteenth a federal holiday, many across Georgia are planning a well-deserved day off of work to relax or go outdoors.
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