What holiday celebratesthe end of slavery?

Juneteenth, celebrated on June 19th, commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. It marks the day in 1865 when Union soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas, and announced the enforcement of the Emancipation Proclamation, freeing enslaved people in the state. Juneteenth has become a significant celebration of African American culture and heritage, emphasizing freedom and equality. In 2021, it was officially recognized as a federal holiday.