Juneteenth

June 19th is a holiday which means.. another excuse to party! June 19th, or Juneteenth, is an annual holiday celebrated in the United States. It is also known as Freedom Day or Emancipation Day because it celebrates and observes the abolition of slavery. The holiday originally began in Texas, where many freed slaves would join their funds together to purchase large amounts of land for big Juneteenth parties. They often include music, BBQ’s, parades and some crazy fun. So go out and celebrate, Juneteenth style.

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