Delaware County Public Relations Office

Delaware County will hold its Juneteenth Celebration on Monday, June 19, at Rose Tree Park, 1671 N. Providence Road, starting at 4 p.m. The celebration will feature live music, artistic performances, vendors, food, and more.

Juneteenth celebrates the ending of slavery in the United States. On June 19, 1865, Major General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas, and announced the end of both the Civil War and slavery. General Granger’s announcement put into effect the Emancipation Proclamation, issued by President Abraham Lincoln, which had legally freed slaves on January 1, 1863, almost 2½ years earlier.

Delaware County Council Chair Dr. Monica Taylor said, “Juneteenth serves as an opportunity for our entire community to learn more about African American history, for a deeper understanding of the experiences that have shaped African Americans and our country.”

More information about the County’s Juneteenth Celebration can be found on the Delaware County Juneteenth Celebration website.