2023 Juneteenth Events in Houston & Galveston

Discover the celebrations, concerts and special events for the 158th anniversary of Juneteenth taking place in Houston and Galveston in June 2023.

This year marks the 158th anniversary of the date that news of the Emancipation Proclamation first reached Texas and was read aloud in Galveston on June 19, 1865—two years after it had become U.S. law.

In celebration of that day, the Greater Houston and Galveston areas host a number of festivals, events, and commemorations that we’ve gathered in this guide to plan your 2023 Juneteenth weekend.

You can find more fun in our interactive event calendar and 365 Weekend Guides.

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