See Juneteenth celebrations around the U.S.

The Lincoln Memorial participants participated in "The Juneteenth People's Parade" in Washington, DC, on June 19, 2024. The Juneteenth National Independence Day marks the day in Galveston, Texas, in 1865, when the last enslaved African Americans learned that they were free.

US Civil War Colored Troops reenactors gather near the Lincoln Memorial during "The Juneteenth People's Parade" in Washington, DC, on June 19, 2024. The Juneteenth National Independence Day marks the day in Galveston, Texas, in 1865, when the last enslaved African Americans learned that they were free.

The Lincoln Memorial participants participate in "The Juneteenth People's Parade" in Washington, DC, on June 19, 2024. The Juneteenth National Independence Day marks the day in Galveston, Texas, in 1865, when the last enslaved African Americans learned that they were free.

Rodney Primus waves a Juneteenth flag during the annual Juneteenth Parade in East Austin on Saturday, June 15, 2024.

Debbie Baumgarten and Janet Dye, both of Bridgewater, take in the Juneteenth flag raising ceremony in downtown Bridgewater on Monday, June 17, 2024.

Chris Hartman, facilities manager for the town of Bridgewater, raises the Juneteenth flag at town hall in downtown Bridgewater on Monday, June 17, 2024. The flag will fly until the end of June.

Crowds converge on Cocoa’s Riverfront Park to enjoy the music, food and performances during the Juneteenth Arts and Cultural Festival Saturday, June 15, 2024.

Crowds converge on Cocoa’s (Fla.) Riverfront Park to enjoy the music, food and performances during the Juneteenth Arts and Cultural Festival Saturday, June 15, 2024.

Damaris Ford-Thames and her brother Donavan enjoy a pony ride during the Juneteenth ”Celebration of Freedom” at Sara Sims Park featuring music, food trucks, vendors, Kids Zone and live performances on Saturday, June 15, 2024 in Boynton Beach, Fla.

People enjoy the Juneteenth ‚”Celebration of Freedom” at Sara Sims Park featuring music, food trucks, vendors, Kids Zone and live performances on Saturday, June 15, 2024 in Boynton Beach.

Vintage cars and trucks were part of Bastrop’s (Tx.) annual Juneteenth Celebration parade Saturday along Main Street. The all-day celebration included the parade, live music and food booths at Fisherman’s Park, the Harriet Tubman sculpture unveiling at the Kerr Community Center, and a Blue Flame Cruisers classic car show.

People waves from one of the several floats in the Juneteenth parade in Bastrop, Tx.

United Supermarkets hosts the annual Juneteenth parade in Lubbock, Texas on Saturday, June 15, 2024.

El Paso celebrates Juneteenth during the annual event at Nations Tobin Park on Saturday, June 15, 2024.

Five-year-old Lodyn Curry reaches for foam during the annual Lubbock Juneteenth parade in Lubbock, Texas on Saturday, June 15, 2024.

Earrings can be seen at a booth during the Juneteenth Festival on Saturday, June 15, 2024, at Health Sciences Park in Memphis, Tenn.

San Diego Wave FC forward Alex Morgan before the match against the Washington Spirit at Audi Field on Jun 15, 2024.

United Supermarkets hosts the annual Lubbock Juneteenth parade in Lubbock, Texas on Saturday, June 15, 2024.

Azaria Hart jumps rope during the Juneteenth Jubilee at Clemente Park in Fort Myers on June 15, 2024.

Kentucky’s official Juneteenth event commemorating the heritage and legacy of African Americans with a cultural extravaganza featuring mouthwatering food and soulful live music.The festival supports more than 100 minority businesses and expects attendance of more than 10,000. June 15, 2024

United Supermarkets hosts the annual Juneteenth parade in Lubbock, Texas on Saturday, June 15, 2024.

United Supermarkets hosts the annual Juneteenth parade in Lubbock, Texas on Saturday, June 15, 2024.

United Supermarkets hosts the annual Juneteenth parade in Lubbock, Texas on Saturday, June 15, 2024.