June 19 is celebrated annually to commemorate the ending of slavery in the United States, marked on the day when Major General Gordon Granger ordered the final enforcement of the Emancipation Proclamation in Texas at the end of the Civil War.

The City will be recognizing the holiday this week by:

  • Holding a flag raising this Friday, June 19 at 10 a.m. at the Municipal Center, and

  • With a wonderful festival on Saturday, June 20 at Emancipation Park (new location) from 4 to 7 p.m. – There’ll be music, cultural exhibitions, amazing vendors, kids activities, and more.

So come on out and help celebrate this important day in American history and meet neighbors from around Laurel doing the same! 😀

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