NEW YORK — Wednesday is Juneteenth, which means there will be closures around New York City.
What does Juneteenth mean?
Juneteenth is celebrated to mark the following day the last enslaved people in the United States received notice of the Emancipation Proclamation. A U.S. Army officer and Union general issued the order in Galveston, Texas on June 19, 1865 – more than two years after President Abraham Lincoln issued the proclamation.
When did Juneteenth become a federal holiday?
President Joe Biden signed legislation making Juneteenth a federal holiday on June 17, 2021. The first Juneteenth recognized as a national holiday was observed the next day.
Will there be mail on Juneteenth?
There will be no mail delivery in New York City on Juneteenth.
FedEx and UPS are open.
Is there trash collection in NYC on Juneteenth?
Waste, recycling and compost will not be collected on June 1.
Waste, compost and recycling collection takes place on Thursdays for neighborhoods where collections are usually on Wednesdays.
Buildings currently enrolled in the 4 a.m. to 7 a.m. drop-off window must place trash, recycling and compost out to the curb Wednesday morning.
Is there alternative side parking in NYC on Juneteenth?
Alternate side parking is suspended for Juneteenth. All other parking rules, including parking meters, remain in effect.
Are government offices open on Juneteenth?
Juneteenth is a federal holiday, so all government offices will be closed, including city and state courts, Social Security offices and the Department of Motor Vehicles.
Are banks open on Juneteenth?
Juneteenth is celebrated by the Federal Reserve System, so most major banks will be closed.
Are NYC Public Schools open on Juneteenth?
All New York City public schools are closed on June, as are school offices, Department of Education offices, the P311 Parent Support Hotline and Family Welcome Centers.
Are New York Public Libraries Open on Juneteenth?
All branches of the New York Public Library systems are closed.
Does the Staten Island Ferry run on Juneteenth?
The Staten Island Ferry operates on a holiday schedule, meaning service every 30 minutes from 7 a.m. to midnight.
Is the stock market open on Juneteenth?
The stock market will be closed on June 1.
What events are happening in NYC for Juneteenth?
Juneteenth NY is back for its 15th year and has festivities takes place throughout New York Cityincluding the Juneteenth restaurant crawl.
What to do in NYC on Juneteenth
Gov. Kathy Hochul says due to the expected heat wave this weekadmission to all New York State Parks is free on Juneteenth and June 20.
Several beaches and pools are also opening earlier, including the following:
Long Island
- Jones Beach State Park
- Robert Moses State Park
- Hither Hills State Park
- Sunken Meadow State Park
Hudson Valley
- Lake Welch State Park
- Canopus State Park
- Rockland Lake State Park
- Tallman Mountain State Park
- Bear Mountain State Park
- Lake Tiorati Beach – Harriman State Park
In New York City, the following parks will add refreshments through Friday:
- Marsha P. Johnson State Park
- Gantry Plaza State Park
- Roberto Clemente State Park
- Denny Farrell Riverbank State Park
Danny Farrell Riverbank State Park’s indoor pool will also be open.
Most major retail locations in the Tri-State Area will be open for regular hours, as will museums, zoos and amusement parks.
According to the New York City Parks website, all park recreation centers are closed.
If you’re looking for something to do, especially when the kids are out of school, here are some ideas:
Museums
Metropolitan Art Museum: Open normal opening hours, 10am to 5pm
Museum of Modern Art: Open normal opening hours, 10:30 am to 5:30 pm
American Museum of Natural History: Open normal opening hours from 10am to 5.30pm
Whitney Museum of American Art: Open normal opening hours from 10:30 am to 6:00 pm
The Guggenheim: Open normal opening hours, 10:30 am to 5:30 pm
Gardens and parks
Brooklyn Botanical Garden: Open normal opening hours, 10am to 6pm
New York Botanical Garden: Open normal opening hours, 10am to 6pm
Shop
American Dream Mall: open normal hours, 11am to 9pm for retail
Woodbury common: Open normal opening hours, 10am to 9pm
Zoos and aquariums
Bronx Zoo: Open normal opening hours, 10am to 5.30pm (last admission at 5pm)
Central Park Zoo: Open normal opening hours, 10am to 5.30pm (last admission at 5pm)
Prospect Park Zoo: Open normal opening hours, 10am to 5.30pm (last admission at 5pm)
Queens zoo: Open normal opening hours, 10am to 5.30pm (last admission at 5pm)
New York Aquarium: Open normal opening hours, 10am to 6pm (last admission at 5pm)
Entertainment
DreamWorks Waterpark at the American Dream Mall: Open normal opening hours, 11am to 8pm
Nickelodeon Universe at the American Dream Mall: Open normal opening hours, 11am to 8pm
Six Flags Amazing Adventure: open normal opening hours, from 10:30 am to 8:00 pm
LEGOLAND: Open normal opening hours, 10am to 5pm
