City of Chula Vista offices and facilities will be closed on Thursday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth National Independence Day, a federal holiday commemorating June 19, 1865, the day enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, learned of their freedom, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation. Juneteenth honors the enduring legacy of freedom, equity and justice for all.
Emergency 9-1-1 calls, and police and fire will provide regular daily 24-hour services. Public Works Department services, including streets and sewers, will be available on an emergency-only basis.
Trash and recycling collection in Chula Vista will follow a regular schedule with no delays. The Household Hazardous Waste Facility will be open Saturday, June 14, 2025, and Wednesday, June 18, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
To honor the spirit of Juneteenth, the City of Chula Vista, in partnership with the Human Relations Commission, invites the community to a special Flag Raising ceremony at City Hall on Tuesday, June 17th at 4 p.m. The flag raising in commemoration of Juneteenth, symbolizes progress and reflection as a community.
