Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, when Union General Gordon Granger shared General Order No. 3, marking freedom for enslaved people in Texas — two-and-a half years after Abraham Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation, which had little effect due to the Civil War.
Today, Juneteenth symbolizes a commitment to work toward an inclusive future. In honor of this national holiday, city administrative offices will be closed on Thursday, June 19. See below for a list of city locations and services and their hours of operation during the holiday:
War Memorial Youth Center: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Adult Activity Center: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Salvadore Tennis Center and William H. Kerdyk, Sr. Biltmore Tennis Center: 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Granada Golf Course: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Country Club Athletic Club and Pool: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Passport Office: Closed
Trolley: 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Freebee: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
News and Updates
In with the new
Just in time for the peak of travel season, the city's Passport Acceptance Facility has returned to its original location at 4520 Ponce de Leon Blvd. The newly renovated and expanded facility provides for an improved customer experience.
At this facility, applicants can submit their U.S. passport or renewal application to the U.S. Department of State. Applications are by appointment only. For the convenience of applicants, photo service is available on-site.
Keep storm drains clear
With hurricane season upon us, our neighborhoods are at a higher risk of flooding and nuisance ponding. Flooding is the overflow of water onto land that is normally dry, impacting travel and posing a risk to property. Nuisance ponding refers to temporary, shallow inundation that does not pose significant threats to public safety or property.
Keeping storm drains clear of litter, debris and green matter is a key step in stormwater management. Please do your part to help combat flooding by keeping storm drains clear.
Today, the City of Coral Gables raised the pride flag over City Hall in honor of Pride Month.
Observed every June in the United States, Pride Month celebrates the many contributions of the LGBTQ+ community to our society and culture. It also honors their ongoing fight for equality and justice. The month-long celebration commemorates the Stonewall riots of 1969, a pivotal moment that ignited the modern LGBTQ+ rights movement in the U.S. and around the world.
An international city
The City of Coral Gables recently hosted its
sixth annual Consular Corps Luncheon which was attended by generals, ambassadors and trade commissioners stationed in South Florida.
Celebrating the city’s 100th anniversary under the theme “A Century of Talent, Trade, and Ties,” the event underscored Coral Gables’ commitment to international cooperation and cultural enrichment through strong consular relationships. The city is home to more than 20 consulates and foreign government offices.
Residents aged 30 and older are eligible for free tickets to a showing of acclaimed film "Breakfast at Tiffany's" next Saturday, June 28, at 11 a.m. at the Coral Gables Art Cinema, 260 Aragon Ave.
This showing is part of a series of films presented by the city's Community Recreation Department.
Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden's beloved annual Mango Festival returns this summer to celebrate the King of Fruit. The two-day celebration will take place on Saturday and Sunday, July 12 and 13.
The celebration features an outdoor marketplace, mango tree and fruit sales, mango tastings, beer flights and more. Tickets are available for purchase.
