What's closed and what's open on Juneteenth 2023
Since Juneteenth gained formal recognition in 2021 as a national U.S. holiday, all non-essential federal offices close in observance.
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Since Juneteenth gained formal recognition in 2021 as a national U.S. holiday, all non-essential federal offices close in observance.
Parades, concerts and art festivals are among the broad range of programs and events happening nationwide to honor Juneteenth, or Freedom Day.
The national holiday became federally-recognized in 2021. But communities have been celebrating Emancipation Day for more than a century.
Outdoor Afro hosted a symbolic Juneteenth commemoration in Brooklyn.
In New Rochelle, this year's theme for an extensive Juneteenth commemoration was "History Out Loud." Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3Nefm1G
The Black Liberation flag flew over Harlem on Monday to mark Juneteenth. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3Nefm1G
Major League Baseball held a special "Play Ball" experience in recognition of the holiday at Hinchliffe Stadium.
Major League Baseball held a special "Play Ball" experience in recognition of Juneteenth at Paterson's historic Hinchliffe Stadium. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3Xif9PG
Paterson held its annual Juneteenth flag raising at City Hall Plaza on Monday. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3Xif9PG
A group that focuses on encouraging people of color to enjoy the doors hosted a symbolic Juneteenth commemoration in Brooklyn on Monday. As CBS2's Hannah Kliger reports, organizers are focusing on water safety and access. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3pbOh7e
The African Burial Ground National Monument lies above the county's largest and oldest African American cemetery.
This Juneteenth, many paid honor at a cemetery and national monument right in the heart of Manhattan. CBS2's Christina Fan reports. Read more: https://cbsn.ws/3Nhac4H
The U.S. is marking Juneteenth Monday, commemorating the end of slavery in America. And a big part of any holiday or celebration is food. CBS News spoke with Fanerra and Hasson Dupree, the husband-and-wife duo behind Black Nile Seafood and Soul Food in Brooklyn, about soul food and how it is uniquely American.
The African Burial Ground National Monument in Lower Manhattan lies above the county's largest and oldest African American cemetery.
The 2023 Juneteenth Legacy Award was presented to Tony Award-winning director Kenny Leon.
Broadway stars gathered for a Juneteenth concert in Times Square on Sunday. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3pcfCpQ
The three-day festival celebrated the "Kaleidoscope of Black Culture" in its 14th year.
Witnesses said dozens of gunshots were fired into a crowd of people attending a party in Willowbrook. Police have not identified a suspect.
The 313-Plus Monument is located at Snyder Academy on Caldwell Place.
A monument was unveiled during a Juneteenth event in Elizabeth on Sunday. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3N6v9iI
The 14th Annual Juneteenth NYC Festival came to a close Sunday with a party in Prospect Park. CBS2's Jessi Mitchell shows us how organizers of the three-day event honored fathers and freedom. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3PkBEkT
Juneteenth was first recognized as a federal holiday in 2021, but the festival has been going strong in Brooklyn for the last 14 years.
Juneteenth was first recognized as a federal holiday in 2021, but the festival has been going strong in Brooklyn for the last 14 years, CBS2's Christina Fan.
The Family Fun Day Festival brought together music, vendors and family-friendly activities.
Brooklyn is commemorating Juneteenth this weekend. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3XsIYx3
