What is Flag Day?

Flag Day, also called National Flag Day, in the United States, a day honoring the national flag, observed on June 14. The holiday commemorates the date in 1777 when the United States approved the design for its first national flag.

June 19 - Juneteenth

Fun Facts About Juneteenth

9 It is the oldest known holiday that commemorates the end of slavery in the US.

9 Juneteenth is the title of a book by author Ralph Ellison. Other books by Carolyn Meyer and Ann Rinaldi also center around the day.

9 Some cities and groups have Miss Juneteenth contests.

9 Strawberry soda pop was once a popular drink associated with celebrating the day.

9 There is a Juneteenth Flag of Freedom. It is half red and half blue with a star in the middle. Each year a Juneteenth Flag raising ceremony is held in Galveston.

We haven’t forgotten our Canyon Heights Dads!

To show you just how special you are, we will host a Father’s Day Celebration on June 10th from 11am to 1 pm. A sign up form will be sent out.