City Hall and other municipal offices will be closed on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, in celebration of Juneteenth Holiday. Public safety and emergency services will be operational. Other city services will function as follows:
Firefighters and EMS workers will be on duty.
- Police personnel will be on duty.
- Firefighters and EMS workers will be on duty.
General Services
- 3-1-1 The call center will be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and from 5 Pp.m. to 11 p.m. for urgent animal problems and traffic light malfunctions.
- Animal care officers will be on duty.
- There will be code enforcement personnel on hand for both emergency coverage and inspections.
- Visitors using downtown parking will enjoy a holiday for on-street parking meters. Garages and properties that are operated off-street by the City are exempt from this.
- Outdoor pools will open on June 19. For information on operating hours and locations, go to SanAntonio.gov/ParksAndRec.
- City parks and trails will be open.
- Limited fitness and park classes will be held.
Waste Collection & Drop Off
Garbage, recycling, and organics will be collected according to scheduled schedules throughout the week.
Facilities & Administrative Offices
Open Areas
- The area includes Municipal Court, SAPD’s detention center
- La Villita and Market Square businesses
- The Spanish Governor’s Palace.
Closed Areas
- Central Library and all library locations
- The Darner Headquarters and Park Reservations Office
- Head Start administrative offices and school district site
- The Barrera Community Fitness Center, the Fairchild and McFarlin Tennis Centers, the City of San Antonio Community Centers, and the Natatorium (which is closed for the summer)
- All Metro Health clinics and offices
- San Antonio Municipal Court
- There will be no access to the Animal Care Services lobby or adoption center.
- SAPD’s Administration and Records Section
- SAFD Administrative Offices
- Most Senior/Adult Comprehensive Centers
- Senior Nutrition Sites
- Willie Velasquez, Claude Black and Frank Garrett community centers
- Child Care Services administrative offices
- Homeless Connections Hotline and Veteran Services
- City of San Antonio Street Outreach
- City of San Antonio Homeless Encampment Team
- Carver Community Cultural Center
- Alamodome Offices and Box Office
- La Villita and Market Square administrative offices
- Solid Waste Management administrative offices
- Development Services Department
- Economic Development Department
- Office of Historic Preservation
- Office of Innovation
- Planning Department
- Neighborhood and Housing Services
- Office of the City Clerk, including Vital Records
- Culture Commons Gallery at Plaza de Armas
- Centro de Artes Gallery at Market Square
- Pre-K 4 SA Education Centers and Corporate office
- There will be no access to the Animal Care Services lobby or adoption center.
- Household hazardous waste and bulky waste drop-off locations are located in Bitters, Frio City Road, Rigsby, and Culebra.
Q & A Juneteenth
Why is Juneteenth holiday celebrated?
The Juneteenth History. African Americans in Texas who had been held as slaves were declared free on June 19, 1865. People continue to celebrate the day, which is now a federal holiday, across the country 150 years later.
How does Juneteenth vary from Independence Day?
July 4 is about national independence: removing the political bands that bind one people to another, as the Declaration of Independence states. Juneteenth, in contrast, is about individual freedom: breaking the shackles of slavery.
Is there a Juneteenth flag?
The Juneteenth flag represents the Juneteenth celebration in the United States. Ben Haith, an activist, constructed the original version in 1997, which was presented that year. The current variant was first flown in 2000. The flag’s colors and symbolism reflect freedom and the abolition of slavery.
What is Juneteenth Stand for?
Juneteenth is a holiday that commemorates the abolition of slavery in the United States. It’s also known as Emancipation Day or Juneteenth Independence Day. The term “Juneteenth” refers to the date of the event, combining the words “June” and “nineteenth.”
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