OBSERVE JUNETEENTH IN TUALATIN VALLEY

Tualatin Valley Celebrates Diversity

Juneteenth National Independence Day (June 19) commemorates the emancipation of enslaved people in the U.S. The holiday was first celebrated in Texas, where on that date in 1865, in the aftermath of the Civil War, slaves were declared free under the terms of the 1862 Emancipation Proclamation.

Juneteenth is a federal holiday commemorating the emancipation of four million enslaved African Americans. This significant event, which originated in Galveston, Texas, marked the arrival of Union soldiers on June 19, 1865, when the residents of Galveston finally received news of the abolition of slavery. In 2021, Juneteenth was established as a federal holiday. That same year, it was established as an Oregon state holiday. (Juneteenth is observed on Thursday, June 19, and some businesses may be closed.)

Juneteenth Events

Juneteenth Celebration | June 14 | 12-6:30 p.m. | Jerry Willey Plaza | Hillsboro
The Washington County Chamber of Commerce honors the legacy of Juneteenth and its profound significance at its annual Juneteenth event celebrating the resilience, heritage and achievements of the African American community.

Support Tualatin Valley’s Black-Owned Businesses

Can’t make the Juneteenth event? You can support Tualatin Valley’s Black-owned businesses year-round.

Winery

Abbey Creek Winery, winery tasting room featured in Food & Wine and Wine Enthusiast magazines

Food Carts and Restaurants

Ezell’s Famous Chicken, fast-casual fried chicken and soul food
Hayat African Halal Restaurant, Somalian cuisine
Killer Burger, fast-casual burger joint
The Mac, Mac & Cheese food cart
Rush Bowls, bowls and smoothies

Retail Shops

Hue Noir Cosmetics (makeup; online only)
Mamancy Tea Co (tea and chocolates)

Beaverton Farmers Market Finds + Online Retail

Eleni’s Kitchen (spices and Ethiopian cuisine) – visit them online or at the Beaverton Farmers Market on Saturdays
Esotico Pasta, order their hand-crafted artisan pasta online or visit them at the Beaverton Farmers Market on Saturdays
Zoe Ann’s Cheesecakes, order her cheesecakes online or visit her at the Beaverton Farmers Market on Saturdays

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