Indy Juneteenth News Today

Last year's Juneteenth festivities attracted around 10,000 visitors, and even more are expected to come this year.

With Christmas just around the corner, the season of giving is in full swing. Although the holidays are often a time filled with family, friendship, gifts and happiness, the season can bring stress for many families in need. There are plenty of opportunities in Indianapolis to give back to help ease this stress and share some holiday cheer. The Recorder has compiled a list of a few places around Indianapolis to donate toys, clothes and more during this holiday season.

Indianapolis celebrates Juneteenth National Independence Day this weekend with block parties, festivals and a parade. The annual national holiday is Monday June 19.

Although Juneteenth is three days away, preparations for the weekend festivities are well underway.

This weekend much of the city will come together to celebrate Juneteenth, the effective end of slavery in the United States.

The Recorder put together a list of (almost) all the festivals, block parties, jubilees and celebrations going on around the city over the long weekend.

Berries, brunch, Juneteenth and the Fourth of July are celebrated at various Indy-area festivals throughout the summer.

Communities across Indianapolis celebrated Juneteenth over the weekend with live music, story telling, food and a parade.

A round-up of various festivals, events and activities celebrating Juneteenth in Indianapolis this weekend.

Amid Juneteenth celebrations, many children are asking probing questions about slavery. Heres how families are teaching their youth.