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3. Galveston Island, The Birthplace of Juneteenth

Thu May 1, 2025, 06:45 PM

May 1

WHERE HISTORY ECHOES AND FREEDOM LIVES
On Galveston Island, Juneteenth isn’t just remembered once a year—it’s honored every day. This island is the birthplace of Juneteenth, where the promise of freedom was first spoken into reality. It lives in the landscape, the landmarks, and the collective memory of the community.

Each June, Galveston comes alive with parades, music, storytelling, and reflection, but the spirit of Juneteenth is present year-round—in every wave that meets the shore and every brick that lines these historic streets.

Walk where history was made. Celebrate the legacy of resilience. Experience the coastal shores where freedom truly began.

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Take The Juneteenth Freedom Walk in Galveston, Texas

My husband and I used to live in and around Galveston. This a very special event that always brings me to tears.

C’mon down! We’ll leave the light on for you!🤭

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Multiple Cities Cancel Juneteenth Celebrations: What to Know [View all] BumRushDaShow May 1 OP

... Solly Mack May 1 #1

"What have you got to lose?" William Seger May 1 #2

Galveston Island, The Birthplace of Juneteenth SARose May 1 #3

I was at a work-related conference in Galveston BumRushDaShow May 1 #4

"Galveston" is a very moving song nt GenThePerservering May 2 #9

... BumRushDaShow May 2 #12

I Viewed The Ocean In Person For The First Time In My Life In Galveston, TX MayReasonRule May 2 #13

Me, too SARose May 2 #19

I've known about Juneteenth for a good while now, but didn't know the actual place in Texas electric_blue68 May 2 #16

Here's the cities cancelling and why: maxsolomon May 1 #5

so....concerns about and from fascist fucks Skittles May 2 #11

Backing down because of Facebook posts. maxsolomon May 2 #15

so likely there is more to it Skittles May 2 #18

My community is celebrating our 3rd annual... littlemissmartypants May 1 #6

MLK Day is next Diraven May 1 #7

Expect it Bayard May 1 #8

Bend, Oregon???!!! GenThePerservering May 2 #10

Bend, Oregon Was Overwhelmingly In Favor Of The Orange Shit-Gibbon When We Visited 7 Years Ago MayReasonRule May 2 #14

Damm. Make sure the cops do the actual job they're supposed to do!.... electric_blue68 May 2 #17