Juneteenth is a holiday celebrated June 19 that recognizes the end of slavery in U.S. The day originated in Galveston, Texas when Union General Gordon Granger announced to local slaves that they were free, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation. This year a host of events happened all across the nation and in the Houston area, including a celebration at Emancipation Park in Third Ward.
Juneteenth at Emancipation Park.
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Ms. Black Houston Leeandria Williams interacted with attendees Sunday at the celebration. Photograph by The Signal reporter Jared Cadore.
A sign found in several places throughout the park. Photograph by The Signal reporter Jared Cadore.
HPD officers pose for media and attendees at the celebration Sunday. Photograph by The Signal reporter Jared Cadore.
Texas Gubernatorial candidate Beto O' Rourke speaks with an attendee. Photograph by The Signal reporter Jared Cadore.
Custom purse design that was a one of many items sold by vendors Sunday. Photograph by The Signal reporter Jared Cadore.
Sheila E. performs for the crowd as the headliner on Sunday. Photograph by The Signal reporter Jared Cadore.
Attendees enjoy exclusive food, seating, and views in the VIP setting. Photograph by The Signal reporter Jared Cadore.
Some of the many shirts that were sold in the Black owned market Sunday. These shirts in particular recognize the attack on Greenwood Oklahoma from May 31 to June 1, 1921. Photograph by The Signal reporter Jared Cadore.
One of several posters around the park detailing the history of Juneteenth. Photograph by The Signal reporter Jared Cadore.
Black owned art vendors showed off their work. Photograph by The Signal reporter Jared Cadore.
Attendees dance and sing Sunday to the various performers on the main stage. Photograph by The Signal reporter Jared Cadore.
Large crowd enjoying the music Sunday. Photograph by The Signal reporter Jared Cadore.
Attendees dance to "Wobble" Sunday. Two stages provided music and dancing during the celebration. Photograph by The Signal reporter Jared Cadore.
The sun comes down as attendees watch the performances Sunday on the main stage. Photograph by The Signal reporter Jared Cadore.
Attendees continue to eat up as night falls Sunday. Photograph by The Signal reporter Jared Cadore.
Balloons set Sunday out for attendees to take photos. Photograph by The Signal reporter Jared Cadore.
Texans Cheerleaders gave out posters and calendars to attendees at the celebration. Photograph by The Signal reporter Jared Cadore.
One of many mural pieces that can be found throughout the park. Photograph by The Signal reporter Jared Cadore.
Roland Martin is featured during a montage Sunday of Jack Yates High School graduates. Photograph by The Signal reporter Jared Cadore.