Independence Day celebrations are usually filled with fireworks, parades and patriotic festivities. So, how did it begin?

This Thursday marks 160 years since the origin of Juneteenth. Here's what to know about the holiday and why' it's celebrated.

Phoenix-area resident Ivory Burnett attended the Juneteenth Block Party on June 14 at Centerpoint Plaza on Mill Avenue and University Drive in downtown Tempe.

Juneteenth is a federal holiday that commemorates the end of slavery in the U.S. Here's how to celebrate in Phoenix, Tempe, Chandler and Goodyear.

Juneteenth commemorates African-American freedom and achievement, and many Valley events are happening this week to celebrate this historic holiday.

Juneteenth is a federal holiday that commemorates the end of slavery in the U.S. Here's how to celebrate in Phoenix, Tempe, Chandler and Goodyear.