Missoula event to mark Juneteenth holiday on Wednesday

Wednesday is known as Juneteenth.

The last group of slaves in America were freed on June 19, 1865, — 2 ½ years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed in Galveston, Texas.

Juneteenth was declared a federal holiday in 2021 and on Wednesday cities across the nation — including Missoula — will be holding celebrations.

• RELATED: Juneteenth celebrations across the U.S. commemorate the abolition of slavery

The Montana Black Collective is hosting a "celebration of freedom" event at Fort Missoula. The event starts at 10:45 a.m. and is set to end after noon.

Multiple community leaders will speak at the event. There will also be an art showcase, music and food. Anyone is welcome to come and learn more about this part of American history.

We will have a full story on the celebration during the Wednesday 5:30 News on KPAX.

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