A federal holiday is coming up on Thursday to commemorate the end of slavery in the United States. Juneteenth, first declared a federal holiday in 2021, has a history stretching back to Civil War-era America but rose in popularity in the months after the 2020 racial justice protests across the nation.

A one-day celebration replaced what's historically been an all-weekend event in Denver, celebrating the day the last slaves in America learned they were freed.

Two full weekends of action at the Alamosa Round-Up. Ranch Rodeo Friday, Demolition Derby Saturday, Local Barrels and Mutton Bustin' June 19, PRCA Rodeo June 20, PRCA Rodeo and Chancey Williams concert, June 21. rodeoticket.com

Magazine recently spoked with Juneteenth Music Festival organizer Norman Harris about the festival's history, impact and much more.

Volunteers work on putting up tents for displays for the Juneteenth celebration in the Five Points neighborhood where the event is staged Saturday, June 14, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David

Cities and organizations around Northern Colorado are commemorating Juneteenth with multiple events over the next week.

The Pikes Peak Diversity Council is made up of community leaders and ambassadors. Four members (Nicholas Crutcher, Angela Stevens, Candice McKnight and Woody Longmire)

The shrinking financial support coincides with many companies severing ties with LGBTQ celebrations for Pride this year.