AUSTIN, Texas - Central Texans gather to celebrate Juneteenth or "Freedom Day" on June 19 and commemorate the end of slavery.

What you can do: The Greater East Austin Youth Association (GEAYA) is hosting the Central Texas Juneteenth Parade and Festival today (6/19).

It's free and taking place at Rosewood Park in East Austin located at 2300 Rosewood Ave. The schedule for the events is as follows: On June 20, the Carver Kickback: Juneteenth Edition will be taking place 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the George Washington Carver Museum, Cultural, and Genealogy Center located at 1165 Angelina Street.