What's open and closed on Juneteenth 2026

Juneteenth occurs on Friday, June 19, which means some business operations will be impacted by the holiday. Here’s what to expect in your area.

How Seattle is preparing for USMNT vs. Australia World Cup match on Juneteenth

Tens of thousands of people will be in the city and hundreds of millions of viewers around the world will watch Friday's match at Seattle Stadium.

Most patriotic states in America revealed ahead of July 4

Which state is the most patriotic in America? New rankings based on military participation, voter turnout, and volunteerism put one state at the top of the list.

Juneteenth sparks questions of financial freedom in Black community

With Juneteenth – a federal holiday recognizing Black liberation and the end of slavery in the United States two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed– coming up on Friday, the disconnect between financial equality and Black Americans is still at large.

Father's Day in Arizona: Local brewery features half-off drinks, World Cup games
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Local restaurants are scaling up operations for the summer holiday by combining live sporting events with family-focused beverage and dining promotions. FOX 10's Irene Snyder checks out the events at Pedal Haus Brewery.

Arizona pet microchipping: Tips to keep pets safe during fireworks
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Fireworks cause a spike in missing pets across Arizona. FOX 10's Annalisa Pardo learns more from the Arizona Animal Welfare League about how updating chip records protects dogs and cats.

Phoenix fireworks laws change ahead of Fourth of July
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The Phoenix City Council voted to increase penalties and enforcement for illegal fireworks ahead of July 4, with the new regulations going into effect starting on June 20.

High winds drop Lake Pleasant Memorial Day crowds

Officials expected Lake Pleasant to reach maximum capacity for the Memorial Day holiday weekend, but adverse weather kept crowds below peak levels.

Memorial Day weekend on the lake in 1978 | Video Vault
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Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial start of summer, and for many that means getting out on the water. We are going back to 1978, checking out how people marked the holiday weekend.

Phoenix Memorial Day ceremony honors fallen heroes
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Veterans and families gathered in Phoenix for the 20th annual Flags of Our Fallen tribute ceremony. FOX 10's Nicole Krasean reports.

Salt River tubing attracts holiday crowds
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Thousands of floaters kicked off the summer season on the Salt River during Memorial Day weekend. FOX 10's Taylor Wirtz reports.

Mesa Memorial Day ceremony honors 3,000 veterans

Mountain View Funeral Home and Cemetery hosted its 26th annual event in Mesa to pay tribute to fallen heroes and celebrate the local veteran community.

Mesa ceremony honors 3,000 fallen veterans
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A local Memorial Day tradition continued as attendees participated in a solemn ceremony featuring military honors and speeches at Mountain View Cemetery. FOX 10's Irene Snyder has more

Enjoying the summer at Lake Pleasant
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On the unofficial start of summer, there's lots to do out at Lake Pleasant. FOX 10's Anita Roman checks out what's happening at Pleasant Harbor Marina. 

Memorial Day events held across the country
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Memorial Day is observed on the last Monday of May to honor and remember U.S. military personnel who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces.

America’s heroes saluted at Hyundai Air and Sea Show
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America’s heroes were saluted over Memorial Day Weekend on Miami Beach at the Hyundai Air and Sea Show with special showcasing of our country’s state of the art military technology. 

Watch live events from across the country on Memorial Day

Memorial Day 2026 ceremonies and parades honoring fallen U.S. service members will stream live nationwide on LiveNOW from FOX.