Juneteenth (June 19^th) recognizes the end of slavery and specifically commemorates the events of June 19, 1865, the day the news of the Emancipation Proclamation reached Texas, freeing approximately 250,000 black people who remained enslaved there.

For information and guides to cultural education events around the Counties and NYC, see the links below.

ArtsWestchester | Juneteenth 2023

Where to Celebrate Juneteenth in Westchester – Westchester Family

35 Best Juneteenth Events in NYC 2023 (timeout.com)

Juneteenth NY Festival 2023-14^th Annual Juneteenth NY Festival