Here's what is open and closed in Philadelphia for Juneteenth.
What’s open and closed in and around Philly for Juneteenth: Trash pickup, mail, grocery stores, and moreAlanna Bynes, 10, and her mom Alicia Jeremiah, of West Philly, wave flags and watch the Philadelphia Juneteenth Parade and Festival in West Philadelphia, Pa. on Sunday, June 18, 2023. The first Philadelphia Juneteenth Parade and Festival was in 2016. Juneteenth commemorates the end of slavery in the United States.
Recognized as a federal holiday since 2021, Juneteenth marks the emancipation of enslaved African Americans and serves as a day of reflection and celebration. With the festivities come various changes in local schedules, including the opening and closing of businesses, government offices, and public services. For residents of the Philly area, this also means adjustments to services such as trash pickup.
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