Celebrating 45 Years of Freedom!
SWLA JUNETEENTH COMMITTEE, INC.
Juneteenth 2025 Theme: You Know the Truth, Now the Rest of the Story
Lafayette, LA 2025 Juneteenth Celebrations
June 19 - 23, 2025
SWLA Juneteenth Committee, Inc. - Celebrating 44th Year
Invites you to join us at the "Juneteenth Opening Ceremonies & Flag Raising" ~ Wednesday, June 19th, 9:30am
What is Juneteenth?
Know your history.
Juneteenth, also known as Juneteenth Independence Day or Freedom Day, is the oldest known celebration commemorating the ending of slavery in the United States. Dating back to 1865, it was on June 19th that Union soldiers, led by Major General Gordon Granger, landed at Galveston, Texas with the news that the war had ended and that the enslaved were now free. Juneteenth today celebrates African American freedom and achievement while encouraging continuous self-development and respect for all cultures.
The Southwest Louisiana (SWLA) Juneteenth Committee's mission is to commemorate the ending of slavery in the United States by celebrating the joys of liberty, educating the community about African American heritage, and by promoting positive cultural interaction. Every year, the SWLA Juneteenth Committee hosts various events in honor of the Juneteenth (June 19th) Holiday, including the SWLA Juneteenth Music Festival.
2025 Upcoming Events
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