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Juneteenth became a national holiday in 2021. In February, 

 making Minnesota the 26th state to recognize Juneteenth as a state holiday.

Juneteenth — celebrated on June 19 — has been celebrated by Black Americans for decades. It marks the day the final enslaved African Americans learned they were free, a month after the American Civil War officially ended. 

Here is a guide to Juneteenth weekend events all around Minnesota.

Carbon Sound 1st Birthday Party at Fine Line, Minneapolis

The Art of Freedom: A Juneteenth Celebration, Minneapolis 

Juneteenth Minnesota: The fight for freedom continues, Minneapolis

Soul Of The Southside 2023 – Juneteenth Festival, South Minneapolis

Juneteenth – Celebrating Freedom Day, Minneapolis

Black Bodies in Motion: The Ultimate Expression of Freedom, Minneapolis

Duluth NAACP 49th Annual Juneteenth Celebration

Juneteenth Minnesota — A Family Celebration, St. Paul

St. Cloud's 25th Annual Juneteenth Celebration, St. Cloud

'Kumbayah' and sweet potato pie: Rose McGee shares the Juneteenth story

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Juneteenth events are happening this weekend — as well as on the Monday holiday — all around Minnesota. Here’s a look at what is happening in the Twin Cities and across the state.

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