Juneteenth is often described as the day “slavery ended in Texas,” but the truth behind it tells a deeper, more sobering story - one that includes deception, delay, and a hard-won arrival of justice.

Among the orders issued as Union troops arrived in Texas at the end of the Civil War was one declaring that all enslaved people in the state were now free,

Juneteenth Freedom Celebration, Poughkeepsie: Celebrate freedom, culture and community with music, dance, food, drinks, games and performances from spoken word artists, musicians and dancers. The event is located at 515 Haight Ave. and runs from noon to 4 p.m. Learn more.

Juneteenth commemorates the events of June 19, 1865, when the last Black slaves of the Confederacy were ordered free. Here's what to know about the holiday.

Beaumont's Juneteenth event moves indoors to the Civic Center due to weather, featuring Midnight Star and free admission.

Several events in the Austin-area will celebrate Juneteenth with festivals, parades, markets and cook-offs. This is not a comprehensive list.

Juneteenth recognizes the official emancipation of enslaved people in Texas on June 19, 1865, symbolizing the end of slavery in the United States. This commemoration highlights the late announcement of freedom in Galveston, Texas, two years following the Emancipation Proclamation and the Civil War's conclusion.

The federal holiday, celebrated on June 19, is embraced as a nationwide celebration of Black history. Here’s how and where to partake.

Juneteenth celebration, commemorating the ending of slavery in the United States, will be held Saturday at Rotary Hill Park.