Articles tagged as: Juneteenth
June 21, 2025
Indy Juneteenth celebration carries on despite canceled parade, heat advisory and sponsor withdrawals
The parade was canceled due to city permitting issues, but the festival continued at the Indiana State Fairgrounds.
Read MoreJune 19, 2025
What to know about Juneteenth in Indianapolis: events, history and how to celebrate
Indianapolis celebrates Juneteenth while honoring local Black history and navigating political tensions around diversity.
Read MoreApril 28, 2025
Indy Juneteenth parade on hold for 2025
The festival will still happen, and the organization has events planned across central Indiana.
Read MoreJune 19, 2024
Celebrating Juneteenth as a federal holiday shows progress, but Black people still face unequal criminal treatment
The 159th anniversary of Juneteenth celebrates when slaves in Galveston, Texas found out they were free — two years after slaves in the north. Despite this freedom, many Black people still endure unequal treatment and experience more hate crimes in Indiana and across the country.
Read MoreJune 14, 2024
9 ways to celebrate Juneteenth in Indianapolis
In Indy, Juneteenth will be celebrated with concerts, poetry, markets, storytelling events and education opportunities for all ages.
Read MoreJune 17, 2023
Indy Juneteenth Festival part of weekend celebrations in the city
Indianapolis celebrates Juneteenth National Independence Day this weekend with block parties, festivals and a parade. The annual national holiday is Monday June 19.
Read MoreJune 15, 2023
Celebrate Juneteenth in Indianapolis all weekend long
If you are wondering where you can celebrate Juneteenth National Freedom Day in Indianapolis, look no further.
Read MoreJune 19, 2022
Indy celebrates Juneteenth with festivities, focus on fight for equality
Communities across Indianapolis celebrated Juneteenth over the weekend with live music, story telling, food and a parade.
Read MoreJune 17, 2022
Juneteenth celebration mixes history with health and wellness
Biketeenth will host its third annual event designed to commemorate the Juneteenth holiday in a healthy way.
Read MoreJune 16, 2021
Local Organization Celebrates Juneteenth With Physical Fitness
Events, programs, and gatherings commemorating June 19th, 1865, known as Juneteenth, are increasing locally and nationally. One local group wants to celebrate the historic date through community kinship and physical fitness.
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