Plenty of Juneteenth events have already been celebrated in Philadelphia and the region, but there are many more coming up — both on the holiday itself and on the following weekend. The holiday ...

Juneteenth was originally a celebration of Black Independence and freedom as Union soldiers in Texas announced that more than 250,000 enslaved African Americans were set free in the state due to the ...

On one of the hottest days of the year, people lined the street in West Philadelphia on Sunday for the city's Juneteenth parade. "Everyone is just so friendly and cordial. I love it," Geraldine Drakes ...

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- In a tradition that continues to grow, organizers of the Philadelphia Juneteenth Parade and Festival announced big plans for the day-long celebration. It will feature everything ...

On Friday, June 20th, the Philadelphia 76ers did something they typically haven't done in the past. All workers of the team's management group, Harris Blitzer Sports Entertainment, were given the day ...

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- The 160th anniversary of Juneteenth was marked with a big celebration at the African American Museum in Philadelphia. Even though the weather caused the annual Juneteenth Block ...

Often called "America's second Independence Day" or "Black Independence Day," Juneteenth commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. It is celebrated annually every June 19 and is the first ...

Before the rain hit the area, thousands gathered outside the African American Museum in Philadelphia in Center City on Thursday for the annual Juneteenth Block Party. The theme of event was “Audacious ...

Despite early rain, thousands gathered in West Philadelphia for the annual Juneteenth Parade and Festival held along 52nd Street on Sunday. Beginning in Parkside at the Mann Center in Fairmount Park ...