Boulder to celebrate Juneteenth on Monday
DENVER (KDVR) — The City of Boulder will hold a flag-raising ceremony to celebrate Juneteenth on Monday, June 16, at the Penfield Tate II Municipal Building at 3 p.m.
The city's Juneteenth event will also include live entertainment from reggae, world and African music group Selasee & The FaFa Family, free ice cream and remarks from local leaders, including representatives from the city and Boulder City Council, among others.
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Juneteenth is a celebration of the end of slavery in the United States, the day Union soldiers freed the final enslaved people from Galveston, Texas on June 19, 1865.
'Juneteenth offers an important opportunity for our community to come together in reflection of our shared history,' said Equity and Belonging Officer Aimee Kane, in a statement. 'The city is honored to participate in the events that pay tribute to and celebrate the countless contributions of Black people to our country and community.'
Juneteenth was recognized as a federal holiday in 2021. The city said its three recreation centers will be open for their normal operating hours on June 19, while Open Space and Mountain Park trails will be open. All Age Well Centers will be closed.
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Parking will be free on city streets on the holiday in all city-owned lots and downtown garages, with paid parking in effect at/near Chautauqua Park. The free Park-to-Park shuttle to Chautauqua will run from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
The city said Juneteenth celebrations will take place from June 16-19. Residents who want more information about Juneteenth in Boulder can visit the city's website.
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