Guide: Juneteenth events and celebrations throughout Long Island
Juneteenth marks the 1865 emancipation of the last group of enslaved people, who were in Texas, 2.5 years after President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation.
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Juneteenth marks the 1865 emancipation of the last group of enslaved people, who were in Texas, 2.5 years after President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation.
On this day General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas informing the last group of enslaved people that they were freed.
Here are events around the Long Island to mark the date.
JUNE 10
Juneteenth Celebration at the Bryant Library
Where: The Bryant Library, 2 Paper Mill Road, Roslyn
Time: 1 - 3 p.m.
Juneteenth Celebration with Perfect Pitch Project
Where: Huntington Public Library | 338 Main St., Huntington
Time: 2 - 3:30 p.m.
JUNE 11
Juneteenth Celebration
Where: 66 Railroad Ave., Center Moriches
Time: 11:30 a.m.
JUNE 17
Hicksville annual Juneteenth Cultural Festival
Where: 125 W John St., Hicksville
Time: 12 - 6 p.m.
3rd Annual Elmont Juneteenth Celebration Festival
Where: 14 Village Ave, Elmont
Time: 4 - 9 p.m.
Juneteenth Celebration at Clark Botanic Garden
Where: 193 I U Willets Road, Albertson
Time: 2 - 6 p.m.
JUNE 18
Juneteenth Cultural Celebration – Bridging Small Businesses and Community
Where: Roosevelt Avenue, between 1st Street & S. Franklin Avenue, Valley Stream
Time: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
