In 2021, June 19th, or Juneteenth, became a federally recognized holiday to commemorate the emancipation of all enslaved Black people in the United States. Today, Juneteenth is celebrated with a plethora of events like festivals, parades, and more, and New Jersey has several events honoring the holiday. Read on to see a list of Juneteenth events happening in Hoboken + Jersey City for 2025.

This is a growing list. If you have an event to add, send us an email at [email protected] or submit to our events calendar here.

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Juneteenth History

Juneteenth is celebrated on June 19th. While Juneteenth has been celebrated throughout the country by many since the initial celebration in 1865, the day was officially recognized as a US Federal Holiday under President Biden in 2021. Known by many names, including Jubilee Day, Emancipation Day, or Juneteenth Independence Day, the holiday recognizes the time when enslaved Black people in Texas were notified of their freedom, more than two years after the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation in January 1863. You can read more about the history here. 

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