The Juneteenth festival also known as Freedom Day or Emancipation is celebrated on 19th June to solemnize the dissolution of slavery in 1865 in Texas. It is an annual holiday in thirty seven states of the United States.

The festival honors African American heritage. The day is marked with family gatherings, celebrations, picnics and guest speakers. People of all caste, race and religion join hands to commemorate that period in history which molded and influence their society even today.