This year is the 150th anniversary of Juneteenth, the oldest nationally celebrated day that commemorates the ending of slavery with the passage and ratification of the 13th Amendment. 

A few places in Philadelphia are having their own Juneteenth celebrated. AL DÍA News has highlighted some of the events:

Hands Up by The Brothers' Network

Running until June 28

The Brothers' Network’s production of Hands Up: 6 Playwrights, 6 Testaments, will show the feelings on the dangers of being black men in our society, through the eyes of  six playwrights. The Juneteenth celebration begins at 7 p.m. and the play begins at 8 p.m. A discussion with the cast will immediately folIow the performance. The show will take place at The University of the Arts: Caplan Studio Theater (211 South Broad St., 16th Floor) until June 28. More info.

Juneteenth at the African American Museum of Philadelphia

June 20

In honor of Juneteenth, the museum is offering free admission all day. Throughout the day, re-enactors from the United States Colored Troops 3rd Regime will showcase artifacts and exhibits dating back to the first Juneteenth. The event will also offer music, presentations about life during the Civil War, food trucks, and crafts. More info.

Juneteenth Festival in Historic Germantown

June 20

Historic Germantown section of Philadelphia is celebrating the ending of slavery with its seventh annual Juneteenth Festival. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. the Johnson House Historic Site will host the free, family-friendly festival that includes a ceremony at Germantown Avenue and Wister Street,  a “Freedom Walk” parade throughout the historic area, shopping, exhibits, tours, African drumming, praise dancers, historical re-enactments and food. More info.