Juneteenth: Texas Events Fighting Against the Erasure of Black History

Juneteenth, marking freedom for Black Americans, arrives amid ongoing struggles for racial justice.

June 19, 1865: Federal troops arrive in Texas, enforcing emancipation.

June 17, 2021: Juneteenth finally recognized as a federal holiday.

Events:

Dallas:

• Fair Park Festival: June 15, free event with food, activities. https://www.fairparkdallas.com/events/detail/fair-park-juneteenth-festival
• Dallas Festival: June 16, live performances, art, music. https://form.jotform.com/241176051065146
• Opal’s Walk: Juneteenth icon Opal Lee leads a 2.5-mile walk for 2.5-year delay. June 19, 9 a.m. https://opalswalkdallastx.raceroster.com/

San Antonio:

• Health Fair: June 15, free health screenings, checks, immunizations. Comanche Park #2.
• Juneteenth Festival: June 15, music, DJs, annual celebration. Comanche Park #2. https://www.bexarcountyjuneteenth.com/2024events/juneteenth-festival
• Golf Tournament: June 19, benefiting Miller Child Development Center. Hyatt Hill Country Golf Club. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2024-annual-juneteenth-golf-tournament-tickets-863360934797?aff=oddtdtcreator

Austin:

• BBQ Taste-Off: June 14, BBQ competition, live music. Old Settlers Park.
• Round Rock Festival: June 15, concert with Lloyd, Paul Wall, more. Old Settlers Park.
• Scarface Concert & Symposium: June 15-19, concert, readings, screenings, poetry, more. Carver Museum. https://juneteenthatx.com/festival

El Paso:

• Juneteenth Celebration: June 15, food trucks, live music, family fun. Nations Tobin Park.
• Community Celebration: June 18, all-day event, coloring activities. The Beast Urban Park. https://www.elpasotexas.gov/juneteenth/

Houston:

• Day of Culture & Music: June 15, family-friendly, performances, music heritage. 4410 Reed Red.
• A Freedom Celebration: June 16, music, vendors, activities. 6330 Antoine Drive.
• Family Fun Day: June 19, live DJ, food, games. Emancipation Park.