Juneteenth 2025 is this week. Here's what to know about the federal holiday, why it's celebrated and its origins.

Juneteenth is observed on June 19. Here's what to know about the holiday's origins and how it became known as the nation's "second Independence Day."

BLUFFTON, S.C. (WSAV) — The town of Bluffton will host its annual independence day celebrations beginning July 2. The celebrations will include a community 5K at Oyster Factory Park, a performance by the band Deas-Guyz, an independence day pre-party and a fireworks display in the Historic Old Town Bluffton.

TREASURE ISLAND, Fla. - Treasure Island is set to illuminate the night sky with a dazzling fireworks display over the beach on Friday, July 4th, celebrating Independence Day with a splash of color and community spirit.

Liberty Hill Middle School, 13125 TX-29, Liberty Hill Devine Lake Park, 1807 Waterfall Ave., Leander Mason Homestead, 1101 S. Bagdad Road, Leander Leander Public Library, 1011 S. Bagdad Road, Leander July 19, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; July 20, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

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On the same grounds in Philadelphia where the United States declared its sovereignty from British rule more than two centuries ago, the Army defending that independence celebrated its 250th anniversary Saturday.

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