Juneteenth marks a very special weekend for Tulsans and their families.Several city offices and government run spaces have shut down for the day to honor the holiday.WATCH: Juneteenth's historical significance and impact on Tuls a: Juneteenth's historical significance and impact on TulsaBut what does it represent?Juneteenth commemorates the date of June 19, 1865.Even though the Emancipation Proclamation was issues in 1863, it wasnt enforced in Confederate-controlled counties until 1865, when Union troops arrived.Juneteenth commemorates the day slaves in Galvelston, Texas were officially informed of their freedom.Thats why its also known as Freedom Day or Emancipation Day.People like Wanda Armstrong have been celebrating since they were little.Armstrong is the creator behind Wanda Js, now Wanda Js Next Generation Restaurant.She tells me while she grew up celebrating the holiday, she didnt know what Juneteenth stood for until she was older.We just celebrate it, because it's a part of our heritage, and we just celebrate Juneteenth being a day of deliberation for us," she said. It's gotten bigger. It's gotten bigger and more important, and people know about it, more people know about it, and younger people know about it, so that's really changed right there. Juneteenth festivities will continue into the weekend.As part of some new security measures, everyone wanting to attend now needs to register.To do so, you can visit the Tulsa Juneteenth official website.Stay in touch with us anytime, anywhere -- 2 News Oklahoma on your schedule | Download on your TV, watch for free. How to watch on your streaming device Download our free app for Apple, Android and Kindle devices. Like us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram Watch LIVE 24/7 on YouTube ...read more read less