Scene in Lynnwood Juneteenth flag raised at City Hall

Over 40 city staff and community members attended a Juneteenth flag-raising ceremony at Lynnwood City Hall on June 17, 2025. This event commemorates Juneteenth, the day in 1865 when enslaved African Americans in Texas learned of their freedom, nearly two years after the Emancipation Proclamation. Representatives from the Project Girl Mentoring program, a nonprofit focused on empowering young women of color, participated by hanging the official Juneteenth flag. Mayor Christine Frizzell noted that this was the best-attended flag raising she had seen during her tenure. Juneteenth has been celebrated across the nation for generations and was declared a national holiday by former President Joe Biden in 2021.

The ceremony reflects the community's commitment to honoring this important historical event. Another Juneteenth celebration is planned for June 19 at Cedar Valley Community School, providing further opportunities for community engagement. Such events promote awareness of the ongoing significance of Juneteenth and its impact on local culture.