Western Washington events to celebrate Juneteenth!

June 19 is a day that celebrates the end of slavery in the United States. There are several events in store to celebrate Juneteenth on Monday around Western Washington.

The Northwest African American Museum is hosting a three-day event, along with free admission.

The fourth-ever Labor Union Community March and Rally will be at the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) Local 19 Union Hall, at 3440 East Marginal Way South, in Seattle starting at 10 a.m.

People in the South Sound can celebrate at the Tacoma Juneteenth festival. It’s from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Stewart Heights Park.

Shoreline is starting a new Juneteenth tradition. The city is sponsoring a celebration to highlight Black small businesses and food vendors at city hall from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.