DC was only part of the U.S. to pay off slave owners for freeing enslaves persons they held.

In 2025, D.C. is celebrating 20 years of officially observing the holiday. A parade, festival, concert and fireworks will ...

Thousands of citizens took advantage of a beautiful, sunny day on April 13 to enjoy a diverse lineup of entertainers, a festive parade and fireworks in observance of DC Emancipation Day.

Thousands turned out Sunday to partake in D.C.’s parade marking Emancipation Day, the day in 1862 that 3,000 enslaved people ...

The holiday has long served as a reminder of D.C.’s lack of statehood. Trump’s attacks on policies and ideology promoting ...

D.C. Emancipation Day celebrations continue, with a parade, festival, and concert commemorating the end of slavery in the ...

Emancipation Day marks the abolition of slavery in the District of Columbia on April 16, 1862. More than 3,000 enslaved ...

The district is celebrating the 20th anniversary of D.C. Emancipation Day with performances from Chante Moore, Anthony ...

Emancipation Day in Puerto Rico commemorates the abolition ... fully in federal elections and governance. On the other hand, emancipation refers to freeing Puerto Rico from its colonial status ...

WASHINGTON — Mayor Muriel Bowser is set to host the 20th Anniversary Emancipation Day Parade and Concert, celebrating the historic day with a day of festivities Sunday. The festivities include a ...