Juneteenth Celebrations In Minneapolis, St. Paul: List

MINNEAPOLIS — Friday is Juneteenth. The 155-year-old holiday celebrates the emancipation of African Americans from slavery in the United States.

President Abraham Lincoln freed all enslaved persons in rebelling states by executive order on Jan. 1, 1863. But his Emancipation Proclamation had little immediate effect on those held deep in Confederate territory. It wasn't until more than 2 1/2 years later, on June 19, 1865, that Union Gen. Gordon Granger finally brought word to Galveston, Texas, that slavery had been abolished, resulting in celebrations.

Slavery was outlawed nationwide a few months later with the ratification of the Thirteenth Amendment.

You can mark Juneteenth by attending one of several celebrations taking place in the Twin Cities Friday:

Did we miss any celebrations? Email william.bornhoft@patch.com

June 19th Community Celebration

When: Friday, June 18 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Where: 1900 Nicollet Ave S, Minneapolis

Learn more here.

Juneteenth: Community Festival and Rally for Justice

When: Friday, June 19th from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Where: Cub Foods, 701 West Broadway Avenue, Minneapolis

Learn more here.

Juneteenth Celebration - Unite & Rebuild MSP

When: Friday, June 19th from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Where: Target parking lot, East Lake Street and Minnehaha Avenue in Minneapolis

Learn more here.

Juneteenth Reparations Rally

When: Friday, June 19 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Where: Minnesota State Capitol

Learn more here.

Juneteenth Social Justice RALLY

When: Friday, June 19 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Where: 5200 85th Ave N, Minneapolis

Learn more here.

J. Ryne Danielson, Patch Staff, contributed to this report