Overview

• June 19 is observed as a federal holiday with all federal offices, the U.S. Postal Service, the New York Stock Exchange and NASDAQ closed for the day.
• New York City will suspend alternate-side parking, offer free admission to state parks and open several beaches early for the holiday.
• New York City’s cultural lineup features the Queens Legacy Sessions panels, a Late Shift celebration at the Guggenheim, the Weeksville Heritage Center food festival and Lincoln Center’s Oh Sankofa! performance.
• Washington, DC, commemorations include musical performances and community art at the Anacostia Community Museum, gatherings at ONE DC Black Workers Center and Emancipation Proclamation exhibits at the National Archives.
• Regional highlights after June 19 encompass an Annapolis parade and National Harbor Black-owned marketplace in Maryland alongside concerts in Alexandria, Virginia, and family activities at the Charles Houston Recreation Center.