Philadelphia sees particular celebrations of Black historical past and Black tradition erupting throughout the area to commemorate Juneteenth.Â
The longest-running vacation celebrating Black emancipation from slavery, Juneteenth (formally June 19, 2024) marks the second that enslaved Africans in Galveston, Texas, discovered that that they had been freed — greater than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed, formally ending the American slave commerce.
In the present day, Juneteenth is widely known nationwide with historic reenactments, academic programming, parades, festivals and extra.
For the third yr in a row, the Metropolis of Philadelphia’s official Fourth of July celebration — referred to as Wawa Welcome America — consists of Juneteenth occasions in partnership with The African American Museum in Philadelphia, kicking off a season of independence in Philadelphia beginning on June 19 and persevering with by way of July 4.
Moreover, main festivals in West Philadelphia, Germantown and Chester County — in addition to points of interest and venues like Japanese State Penitentiary, Longwood Gardens, and extra — supply strong programming to commemorate the anniversary.
Learn on for tactics to have a good time Juneteenth in Larger Philadelphia in 2024.
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