6-14-2025 1:32am

Juneteenth Activites Washington Park Saturday June 14th 10 am to 2 pm

Chris Edwards Editor

Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. Dating back to 1865, it was on June 19th that the Union soldiers, led by Major General Gordon Granger, landed at Galveston, Texas with news that the war had ended and that the enslaved were now free. Note that this was two and a half years after President Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation – which had become official January 1, 1863.

The Emancipation Proclamation had little impact on the Texans due to the minimal number of Union troops to enforce the new Executive Order.

However, with the surrender of General Lee in April of 1865, and the arrival of General Granger’s regiment, the forces were finally strong enough to influence and overcome the resistance.

While the Juneteenth holiday has been celebrated for over 150 years in various regions of the United States and even the world, the small Alamogordo committee formed in 2020 as a way to invite the community of Alamogordo into the joy that is liberation. The annual celebration grows each year.

Join for a community celebration in honor of Juneteenth!

Date: Saturday, June 14th
Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: Washington Park
100 Washington Ave, Alamogordo, NM 88310

This family-friendly event is free and open to the public!
Enjoy a day filled with:
Food vendors
Entertainment
Activities for all ages