Juneteenth celebrations continue in Johnstown as day becomes federal holiday

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JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WJAC) — Juneteenth celebrations continue in downtown Johnstown.

June 19th, 1866 was the day when the last slaves in America were freed.

And Thursday, President Biden signed the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act into law.

Organizers say the event is about love, education, unity and inclusion.

They say it's important to share your heritage and history with others because racism is still an issue.

Activities and events continue and run through Saturday in various locations around Johnstown.

Everyone is welcome.

The rest of the week will include free events at Central Park.

Find a schedule below:

Friday, June 18, 2021

  • 9:00am-2:00pm -- Farmer’s Market
  • 1:00pm-3:00pm -- Pennsylvania Human Rights Commission Zoom Call
  • 4:00pm-5:00pm -- Keynote Speaker: PA State Police Corporal Aaron Allen
  • 6:30pm-8:30pm -- Smooth Sound Band

Saturday, June 19, 2021: Juneteenth

  • 4:00pm -- John Lewis Speech Recitation with Balloon Release Tribute to Civil Rights Heroes
  • The Ron Fisher African American Historical Educational Fund Raffle

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