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Juneteenth Block party at African American Museum in Philadelphia ends early due to severe weather
The Juneteenth Block Party at the African American Museum in Philadelphia was forced to end early Thursday due to severe ...
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Juneteenth 2025 in Philly: What to know and where to celebrate
Enshrined as a Pennsylvania state holiday since 2019 and a federal one two years later, Juneteenth is a commemoration of June ...
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African American Museum in Philadelphia, Wawa Welcome America host Juneteenth block party
There are a number of musical acts and performances throughout the day, with headliners DJ Drama, DJ Kid Capri, Slick Rick, ...
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Philly’s National Constitution Center celebrates Juneteenth with programs celebrating freedom fighters
The museum’s special programming targeted visitors who may not have known about America’s second independence day and the ...
Severe weather ends Juneteenth Block Party at African American Museum in Philadelphia early
Celebrations were in full swing this Juneteenth, which marks the day in 1865 when Union soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas, ...
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Juneteenth celebration turns Center City into a block party
The 160th anniversary of Juneteenth was marked with a big celebration at the African American Museum in Philadelphia.
The symbolism behind traditional Juneteenth foods—from barbecue to hibiscus
Grilled meats, watermelon, and hibiscus are often served on the holiday not only to bring communities together, but to honor ...
What’s open and closed in and around Philly for Juneteenth: Trash pickup, mail, grocery stores, and more
From trash pickup and grocery store hours to public transit and mail delivery, here’s what’s open and closed around Philadelphia for Juneteenth on Thursday, June 19.