Juneteenth Festivals Draw Over 200,000 Across Providence, Corpus Christi

Juneteenth celebrations took place across the United States in 2025, highlighting freedom, heritage, and community through music, dancing, and cultural events. Rhode Island hosted its 7th annual Juneteenth Festival at Roger Williams Park, featuring live music, line dancing, and family-friendly activities, drawing many visitors to the Temple to Music. In Corpus Christi, Texas, the Coastal Bend Juneteenth Festival was held over three days at Water’s Edge Park, with live performances by the Bayou City Brass Band, proclamation readings by local officials, vendor booths, and community outreach. The Corpus Christi festival emphasized cultural pride and community health with various services and festivities continuing through June 22. These events demonstrate the growing recognition and celebration of Juneteenth as a vital federal holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. The festivals combined joyful celebration with a sense of historical reflection and unity among the diverse attendees.