A one-day celebration replaced what's historically been an all-weekend event in Denver, celebrating the day the last slaves in America learned they were freed.

Two full weekends of action at the Alamosa Round-Up. Ranch Rodeo Friday, Demolition Derby Saturday, Local Barrels and Mutton Bustin' June 19, PRCA Rodeo June 20, PRCA Rodeo and Chancey Williams concert, June 21. rodeoticket.com

Norman Harris, executive director of JMF Corporation that puts on a Juneteenth celebration in Denver, is shown on the light-rail track running through the neighborhood where the event is staged

Magazine recently spoked with Juneteenth Music Festival organizer Norman Harris about the festival's history, impact and much more.

Different events will take place in the Upstate for the Juneteenth holiday as many celebrate African American independence.

The City of Boulder will hold a flag-raising ceremony to celebrate Juneteenth on Monday, June 16, at the Penfield Tate II Municipal Building at 3 p.m.

Father's Day weekend in Colorado features Renaissance, firetruck, car, music, rodeo and summer festivals, and a Post Malone stadium concert.