Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, the day slaves in Texas learned that Abraham Lincoln had signed the Emancipation Proclamation more than two years earlier. Here are some local celebrations:
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Juneteenth Gospel Night and Parade
Celebrate Juneteenth in Denton with live gospel music on June 17. On June 18, check out a parade from the Civic Center to Fred Moore Park, where there'll be a softball tournament, games and a DJ as well as vendor booths.
June 17 at 5 p.m. at Fred Moore Park, 501 S. Bradshaw St., Denton. The parade kicks off June 18 at 9 a.m. at the Civic Center, 321 E. McKinney St., Denton. Free.
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Juneteenth Fashion Show Celebration and Parade
During this two-day fest in Grand Prairie, youth members of the community sport different outfits of their choice and viewers can enjoy free fried fish and live music on June 17. Festivities on June 18 include a parade, free barbecue, games, giveaways, performances, free swimming and a dance contest open to the community at Tyre Park.
Fashion show and fish fry June 17 from 7 to 11 p.m. at Dalworth Recreation Center, 2012 Spikes St., Grand Prairie. Festival June 18 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Tyre Park, 2327 Tyre St. The parade kicks off at 10 a.m. at the Liberty Bell replica at City Hall, Northwest Third and Church streets. Free.
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Juneteenth Black Expo of Dallas Festival
The Fair Park celebration of Juneteenth is approaching its 70th anniversary. In addition to food, games, animal displays and live entertainment, the festival will also feature an expo of black-owned businesses.
June 18 from noon to 9 p.m. at the Fair Park Women's Building, 3800 Parry Ave., Dallas. $5; parking is $10.
Juneteenth Prayer Breakfast, Parade and Run
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The Fort Worth celebration begins on June 17 with a prayer breakfast featuring the Rev. Walter McDonald as a speaker, as well as a City Hall Commemoration Celebration and a parade. On June 18, check out the Freedom Fest 5K; a hip-hop concert and an R&B and jazz concert; bounce houses; car shows; video game trucks; food trucks; and more.
Prayer breakfast June 17 at 9 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 1000 Penn St., Fort Worth. City Hall Commemoration June 17 at noon at the City of Fort Worth Council Chamber, 1000 Throckmorton St., Fort Worth. Parade June 17 at 7 p.m. at Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church, 2951 Evans Ave., Fort Worth. Freedom Fest 5K June 18 at 8 a.m. at Cobb Park, 2600 Cobb Park, Fort Worth. Festival June 18 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Cobb Park. Free.
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Juneteenth Unity Festival
Dallas Southern Pride, host of Dallas Black Pride, will hold four parties in one day at Bungalow Beach Club. General admission includes the Formation Pool Party, the Juneteenth Day Party and the Juneteenth Unity Festival; tickets for the Girls Just Wanna Have Fun Ball are sold separately. Check out headlining performers Big Freedia, Beatking, Keke Wyatt and more.
June 18 from 3 p.m. to midnight at Bungalow Beach Club, 3121 Ross Ave., Dallas. $25 general admission, $35 VIP admission, additional $25 for the Girls Just Wanna Have Fun Ball.
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Best Southwest Juneteenth Celebration
DeSoto, Cedar Hill, Lancaster and Duncanville are banding together to celebrate Juneteenth with food, music, arts, crafts and more. Performers include Bandan Koro, the DeSoto High School Choir, the Inspiration Band and the R&B group After 7.
June 18 from 4:30 to 10 p.m. at Grimes Park, 501 E. Wintergreen Road, DeSoto. Free.
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Juneteenth Celebration
The Martin Luther King Jr. Center is hosting a celebration of freedom including vendors, food trucks, games, bounce houses, free food for kids 18 and younger and giveaways. Entertainers will include the PADC Girls, singer Raiii, dancer Sunflower, Over the Hills Blues Band and more.
June 18 from noon to 5 p.m. at 2922 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Dallas. Free.
