Juneteenth is an annual holiday that celebrates the emancipation of enslaved people in the United States. It marks the day (June 19, 1865) when news of the end of slavery reached Galveston, TX, one of the deepest parts of the Confederacy.
The City of Philadelphia Division of Aviation is honored to lead Philadelphia International Airport's observation of the Juneteenth holiday in the following ways:
- A moment of silence and solidarity on June 19, 2021 at 2:00 p.m.
- The PHL Ramp Tower lit red, black and green
- An interview with PHL employee Roland Arrington discussing Juneteenth
Please join PHL and its community partners in celebrating Juneteenth. Local commemorations include a calendar of events hosted by the City of Philadelphia, as well as airport neighbor events outlined below:
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Saturday, June 19th 11:00am – 4:00pm Eastwick Juneteenth Celebration St. Paul AME Church 8398 Lindbergh Blvd Arts, entertainment, food, education, vaccines, guest appearances |
Saturday, June 19th 4:30pm – 8:30pm Juneteenth Soultice John Heinz Wildlife Refuge 8601 Lindbergh Blvd Special musical guest – Jello Vibes, family photos, scavenger hunts, nature walks, and more! |
