As Juneteenth 2025 approaches, Houston and Galveston are holding events, a parade and festivals to mark the historic holiday.

Local events are planned for the June 19 holiday and during the days before and after. Some are free and open to the public, while others are ticketed events.

Foundation announces their Juneteenth Parade will take place Saturday, June 14 at 4 p.m. at Ennis and Wheeler at Texas Southern University. Plus, they announce more celebrations coming up in the next week.

Communities across Houston and Galveston are celebrating Juneteenth with a variety of events, including parades, festivals, and cultural activities.

Several events are planned in the Greater Houston area to observe Juneteenth. This list is not comprehensive, and information is subject to change.

Houston faces scattered showers and thunderstorms with muggy conditions into the weekend, per National Weather Service.

Houston's weekend features film, music and cultural events across the city. Highlights include a rooftop horror movie screening for Friday the 13th, a free Juneteenth concert at Miller Outdoor Theatre,

The federal holiday, celebrated on June 19, is embraced as a nationwide celebration of Black history. Here’s how and where to partake.

On June 19, 1865, news of the Emancipation Proclamation reached Galveston, Texas, and the last enslaved people in America were freed. Join the DMV community in celebrating the historic event at a parade, pop-up market, or festival this month.