Juneteenth, commemorating the end of slavery in the U.S., is celebrated with numerous events across the Lower Hudson Valley. Various locations are hosting events, including Bedford Hills, Carmel, Haverstraw, Ossining, Port Chester, and Pound Ridge. Juneteenth, which is commemorated June 19, honors the end of slavery in the United States.

San Diego has several events to celebrate Juneteenth, which commemorates the day in 1865 when enslaved people in Texas learned they had been freed — two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed.

Here’s what you need to know about Juneteenth 2025: what it is, why it’s celebrated, and what's going on in the Daytona Beach area. Non-essential federal, state, and city government offices are closed.