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What is closed on Juneteenth in Connecticut? Check the list

The United States Postal Service (USPS) will be closed on Juneteenth, meaning no mail will be delivered. However, FedEx pickup and delivery services will be available, according to the company's website. FedEx Office locations will also be open. The New York Stock Exchange is closed on Juneteenth.

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What's open and closed on Juneteenth in Connecticut

Juneteenth celebrates the end of slavery in the United States nearly 160 years ago, but it wasn't until a few years ago that it was recognized as a federal and state holiday in Connecticut. It's celebrated on June 19,

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Is Juneteenth a holiday? What's open and closed on June 19

Union Maj. Gen. Gordon Granger and his troops arrived at Galveston on June 19, 1865, with news that the war had ended and that the enslaved were now free. That was more than two months after Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee surrendered to Union Gen. Ulysses S. Grant in Virginia.

Connecticut state leaders recognize Juneteenth with ceremony, music, panel

Thursday is Juneteenth, and on Wednesday, state leaders and local activists held an event in Hartford recognizing the day.

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CT Juneteenth celebrations go on despite federal attacks on DEI: 'Very important to continue'

When she approached her usual suspects about donating to this year's Juneteenth parade in Stamford, Jaclyn Williams hit a bit ...

Juneteenth celebrations take place across Connecticut this week

Several Juneteenth celebrations are expected to be held in Connecticut this week. “It very important to come together to help make change,” Sylvia D. Reid, an attorney and attendee of the Juneteenth ...

Juneteenth celebrations are here in Connecticut. Here’s how you can attend

Join the West Hartford community on June 14th to celebrate the 5th Annual CommUNITY Juneteenth Celebration located at West ...

When is Juneteenth? Here's what to know and where to celebrate in CT

Juneteenth is celebrated annually on June 19 and falls on a Thursday this year.

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Juneteenth celebrations happening in Connecticut this year

Several cities, towns, and local organizations are hosting Juneteenth celebration events across Connecticut this year.

Juneteenth Restaurant Week celebrates Black-owned restaurants in New Haven

Juneteenth Restaurant Week is back in New Haven spotlighting Black-owned restaurants while honoring freedom, culture and ...

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Tasty tidbits: Three eateries coming to new Kensington shopping center

Plus: All Set in Silver Spring to offer Juneteenth-inspired menu; Häagen-Dazs celebrates Gaithersburg opening Saturday with ...

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Old Greenwich Sidewalk Sales, Juneteenth events and other local news

The sale, organized by the Old Greenwich Merchants Association, is from Thursday to Sunday. Visitors can expect live ...

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