LAS VEGAS (FOX5) — Clark County Commissioner William McCurdy II will host a Juneteenth observance at the “Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas” sign. The landmark will be lit in red, black, and green to honor the holiday’s legacy and the resilience of the Black community.
The ceremony is set for 5 p.m. Wednesday, June 17, at the sign on Las Vegas Boulevard. County officials said the lighting is meant to highlight both the cultural significance of Juneteenth and Clark County’s commitment to inclusion and equity.
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Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, when enslaved people in Texas learned they had been freed more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation and months after the end of the Civil War. The day has long been marked by Black communities across the United States and became a federal holiday in 2021.
County officials encourage residents and visitors to view the lighting and use the occasion to reflect on the ongoing struggle for racial justice and equal opportunity.
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