San Francisco is gearing up to honor Black independence later this month with Juneteenth, the federal holiday marking the end of slavery in the United States.

The City’s celebrations include block parties and parades. Here are five of our favorites commemorating the June 19 holiday.

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Juneteenth parade

San Francisco’s third annual Juneteenth Parade commences at the intersection of Market and Spear streets. 










Gumbo Social

Gumbo Social’s Bayview block party will have a brass-band parade.