It’s Friday, June 19, and here are five things to know on Juneteenth in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here.
1. The Significance of Juneteenth: Juneteenth is recognized on June 19, and marks the day in 1865 when enslaved people were declared free in Texas more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation.
2. Juneteenth Events: See Juneteenth events happening in Montgomery County.
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3. What’s Open, What’s Closed: See what county services are open or closed today.
4. Transportation: Check the local transportation schedule for today.
5. ICYMI: “We’re not going to run away from why Juneteenth exists,” said Jamie Boston, retired U.S. Army JAG combat veteran and founder of Kensington’s annual Juneteenth event. “I don’t want this to be another holiday where people have a good time, get the day off and then that’s it. I want them to reflect or understand what it’s really about.”
Kensington’s 5th annual Juneteenth event aims to educate while celebrating freedom
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