It’s been two years since Juneteenth became recognized as a federal holiday. And since then, we’ve seen Baltimore organizations become more intentional about how they commemorate June 19—the date in 1865 when the enforcement of the Emancipation Proclamation effectively freed hundreds of thousands of slaves living in large parts of Texas. For starters, AFRAM, one of the largest African-American festivals on the East Coast, moved up its date to overlap with Juneteenth weekend last year—and it will continue that tradition when it returns to Druid Hill Park June 17-18. (See more below.) Other local celebrations—which typically highlight parades, parties, and red-hued foods to symbolize resilience and joy—have evolved to include art exhibits, live concerts, culinary experiences, and even beer tastings.