Galveston's celebration of Juneteenth marked the loss of one of its most notable supporters and was defined by calls for social justice.

Friday will begin with the 41st Al Edwards' celebration in front of Ashton Villa in Galveston, officials said.

The Rev. Stephen Duncan, portraying Union Army Maj. Gen. Gordon Granger, prepares to read General Order No. 3, which declared all slaves freed, during the 41st annual Al Edwards Juneteenth