Juneteenth 2023 is here and communities across the chicago area will hold events to celebrate the holiday, including in aurora, hammond and more. Join us for the 10th annual chicago juneteenth parade and celebrate freedom and the black community.
Wednesday, june 19 marks juneteenth, which was designated a federal and state holiday just four years ago. Major banks like chase and bank of america will be closed in observance of the holiday.
Participants Of The Woodlawn Bioblitz Walk In Groups To Multiple Locations.
Juneteenth, a portmanteau of june and 19, honors the day when the last enslaved african americans learned they had been freed โ two years after the passage.
Juneteenth Is Included In Holidays Observed By The United States Postal Service, Meaning That No Mail Delivery Will Occur And All Post Offices Will Be Closed.
The united states post office will be closed and will not deliver mail on wednesday.
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Here's A List Of What Will Be Open And Closed On Juneteenth 2024, Including Banks, Post Offices, Schools, Stores, The Dmv And The Stock Market.
Juneteenth โ a mashup of the words โjuneโ and โ19thโ โ marks the day in 1865 when federal troops arrived in galveston, texas, to free enslaved people, more.
The Chicago Juneteenth Planning Coalition Is Dedicated To Creating Amazing Juneteenth Experiences Citywide.
From cookouts to walking tours, there are plenty of ways to celebrate across the city.