Support La Crosse’s Juneteenth Celebration
Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the end of slavery in the United States. It marks the date in 1865, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation, when the last group of enslaved people was finally informed of their freedom. On June 19, 1865, Union troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, with news that the Civil War had ended and that all enslaved people were now free. Since then, Juneteenth has become a powerful annual celebration of liberation, resilience, and joy in Black communities across the country.
This year’s Juneteenth celebration will take place on Saturday, June 21, at Riverside Park. Our local event is hosted by Black Leaders Acquiring Collective Knowledge (BLACK), Hope Restores, Black Student Leaders, and the Enduring Families Project. Come celebrate freedom, culture, and community with us.
La Crosse Juneteenth Celebration, photo by Phil S Addis.
