On June 19, San Antonio organizations will honor the holiday with educational events, festivals and more. Here are some of the Juneteenth events taking place on Wednesday.
– Wednesday marks Juneteenth , the day in 1865 when Union soldiers arrived in Galveston and announced that enslaved people in the United States were free.
On June 19, San Antonio organizations will honor the holiday with educational events, festivals and more. Here are some of the Juneteenth events taking place on Wednesday:This event includes food and craft vendors, all genres of music and entertainment, children’s activities and more.True Vision Church Juneteenth Festival and Fireworks Display:
This festival celebrates Juneteenth with food trucks, on-stage entertainment and more. The night will end with a huge fireworks display.Professor Mario Marcel Salas, a civil rights leader, author, and politician from San Antonio, will review James M. Smallwood’s book, “Time of Hope, Time of Despair: Black Texans During Reconstruction.” The event is free. 5:30-7:15 p.m.
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