Juneteenth Celebration
Celebrate Juneteenth at the Northwest Cary YMCA! Join us on Thursday, June 19 from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. for a vibrant courtyard celebration honoring freedom, culture and community. Enjoy delicious eats from local food trucks, shop and support Black-owned businesses, and take part in fun, family-friendly activities. Come together with neighbors and friends as we commemorate this important day with joy and unity!
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Juneteenth, a federal holiday also known as Freedom Day or Emancipation Day, celebrates the emancipation of slaves in the U.S. It is commemorated on the anniversary of the June 19, 1865 announcement given by Union Army General Gordon Granger, proclaiming freedom from slavery in Texas, the last state to hear the news of emancipation. Learn more about Juneteenth.