For beginners and those brushing up on history, here are some answers:

As of June 16, there is an 80% chance of precipitation throughout the afternoon and evening on Juneteenth, and Kistner expects that chance to increase. The evening of June 19 shows a low near 59 degrees with showers and possible thunderstorms before 8 p.m. The ground stop is in effect until 8 p.m. Sunday.

Juneteenth is still a recognized federal and state holiday in New Jersey and some states across the country. Even though the Trump administration has pushed to end diversity, equity and inclusion, at numerous federal agencies,

Canceled federal grants and businesses moving away from so-called brand activism have hit the bottom line of parades and other events heading into Thursday’s federal holiday, which celebrates the end of slavery in the US.

Communities from Jersey City to Red Bank will host parades, festivals, and concerts between June 17-22, featuring both free and ticketed options for all ages.

After its 2024 world premiere at the South By Southwest film and music festival in Austin, Texas, the project won Best Documentary at Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festival and was also the opening-night film at the New Orleans Film festival.

Check out the annual parade, a food event at Summerfest and more.

Whether you're dancing at 18th & Vine or learning about local history at the library, Kansas City is full of ways to celebrate Juneteenth and the legacy of Black freedom. The big picture: Juneteenth commemorates the day when enslaved Black people in Galveston,