Juneteenth Word Search

Words in the Juneteenth word search

Every word used across the three levels, with a quick note on what it means.

freedom

Release from slavery, the heart of the holiday.

june

The month of the holiday, on the nineteenth.

texas

The state where the 1865 announcement was made.

parade

A public march with music and marching groups.

flag

The Juneteenth flag uses a star, a burst and an arc.

picnic

An outdoor meal shared by families and neighbors.

history

The record of past events the day remembers.

music

Songs and playing that fill Juneteenth gatherings.

family

Relatives who come together for the celebration.

liberty

Freedom from unjust control or ownership.

galveston

The Texas city where the news arrived in 1865.

cookout

A gathering where food is grilled outdoors.

jubilee

A joyful celebration of a long awaited event.

heritage

Traditions and history passed down in a community.

emancipation

The act of setting people free from slavery.

spiritual

A religious folk song from the African American tradition.

barbecue

Meat cooked slowly over fire, common at gatherings.

community

Neighbors and families sharing the day together.

ancestor

A relative from an earlier generation.

red drink

Red beverages are a longstanding Juneteenth custom.

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