3 Ways, Everyone Can Celebrate Juneteenth . Juneteenth, also known as Jubilee Day, is a holiday dedicated to celebrating Black culture, history and life. . 1. Everyone can help celebrate by joining in local events, like street fairs and parades, to enjoy live music and great food. . 2. No events in your area?, The community centered holiday has always been about bringing people together, perfect for a backyard barbecue with family and friends. . 3. Like many holidays, Juneteenth is all about the food. A wide variety of barbecue favorites and traditional dishes are staples of any Jubilee Day celebration. . Juneteenth was officially recognized as a federal holiday on June 17, 2021. It the first holiday to be approved since Martin Luther King Jr. Day was declared a federal holiday in 1983
