Juneteenth is on June 19th, is it a federal holiday? Here's what to know about Juneteenth and what businesses or services will be closed and open

Red ingredients not only add a splash of flavor and color to your holiday cookout drinks, but they also add a sense of ancestral pride.

Several events are being held across Central Texas to commemorate the day slaves in Texas learned that they had been freed.

In Odessa, the council is hosting its 26th annual Juneteenth celebration. This year’s theme is “Western and Bling,” a nod to both culture and flair and organizers are encouraging attendees to show up in cowboy boots, carry fans and add plenty of sparkle.

From parades to festivals and even free food, hundreds gather every year to take part in celebrating Juneteenth. But, the holiday surpasses the physical celebrations, and East Texas leaders say it's about celebrating freedom.

In Denver, for example, more than a dozen companies backed out of supporting the Juneteenth Music Festival, which is one of the city’s biggest celebrations of the holiday, according to Norman Harris, executive director of JMF Corporation, which puts on the event.

The Juneteenth flag will fly over some state capitols and city buildings on June 19. Here's what to know about the flag's history and meaning.

The Lubbock community is welcome to celebrate Juneteenth this year at multiple events throughout the week.Host RealDealCares says “these events aim to uplift, inform, and connect community members as we reflect on the journey from enslavement to freedom and beyond.