Multiple Cities Cancel Juneteenth Celebrations: What to Know

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3. Galveston Island, The Birthplace of Juneteenth

WHERE HISTORY ECHOES AND FREEDOM LIVES
On Galveston Island, Juneteenth isn’t just remembered once a year—it’s honored every day. This island is the birthplace of Juneteenth, where the promise of freedom was first spoken into reality. It lives in the landscape, the landmarks, and the collective memory of the community.

Each June, Galveston comes alive with parades, music, storytelling, and reflection, but the spirit of Juneteenth is present year-round—in every wave that meets the shore and every brick that lines these historic streets.

Walk where history was made. Celebrate the legacy of resilience. Experience the coastal shores where freedom truly began.

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Take The Juneteenth Freedom Walk in Galveston, Texas

My husband and I used to live in and around Galveston. This a very special event that always brings me to tears.

C’mon down! We’ll leave the light on for you!🤭