Together: We ride the Juneteenth Wave of Freedom to Liberty
Lafayette, LA 2025 Juneteenth Celebrations
February 1st & April 26th
June 2nd - 21st, 2025
Celebrating 45 Years of Freedom!
SWLA JUNETEENTH COMMITTEE, INC.
SWLA Juneteenth Committee, Inc. - Celebrating 45th Year
Invites you to join us at the "Juneteenth Opening Ceremonies & Flag Raising" ~ Thursday, June 19th, 9:30am
National Miss Juneteenth Queen
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.
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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.
