CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Juneteenth, recognized as a federal holiday, marks the day when Union troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, to enforce the freedom of enslaved people, more than two years after the Empancipation Proclamation.

If you're wanting to join in on the celebrations, there are a ton of Juneteenth events coming up in your neighborhood.

NAACP Events

June 3:

Juneteenth Celebration Kick Off & Movie Night

6-7:30pm

Del Mar College Economic Development Center

3209 S. Staples St

June 7:

Dr. Gloria Scott - Juneteenth Arts & Education Contest by NAACP Youth Council

1-3pm

405 N. Tancahua Street

June 10:

Juneteenth Proclamation Reading and Coaltion of African American Leaders Photo

11:00am

City Hall Council Chambers

2102 Leopard St.

June 19:

Juneteenth Luncheon

11:30am-

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