Juneteenth is this Friday, June 19, a day of observance and remembrance that marks the day in 1864 when enslaved Texans learned they were free, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation.

Lynchburg is marking Juneteenth with a full slate of community events organized by the Lynchburg Juneteenth Coalition and the Legacy Museum. From live music and block parties to history workshops and civic engagement sessions, the celebration is designed to honor the past while inspiring action in the present.

Roanoke turned green as people came to downtown Roanoke for the St. Patrick's Day Parade and Shamrock Festival.

Holiday celebrations are happening all over the region.

Valentine’s Day is big business in the United States.