Events
BY DUSTIN BUTLER & KAREN CHANEY
Check out these 9 Juneteenth events happening in North Texas
• Comerica Center, 2601 Avenue of the Stars, Frisco • www.juneteenthunitygames.com
Plano
Lewisville
Juneteenth Celebration Concert The city of Lewisville is hosting this event that will feature live music performances, food trucks and a bar. Musical guests include the Don Diego Band, Joyce Spencer and Fingerprints. • June 14, 6-10 p.m. • Free (admission) • Wayne Ferguson Plaza, 150 W. Church St., Lewisville • www.cityoflewisville.com
From concerts to parades, this list provides a wide range of activities for all ages to enjoy.
Dallas
Juneteenth Freedom Walk & Festival The event will begin with a 4K Freedom Walk to promote health and wellness, and end with a free community festival featuring live entertainment, vendors and activities for the family to enjoy. • June 15, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. • $15-$135 (Freedom Walk registration) • Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center, 2922 MLK Blvd., Dallas • www.dallasmlkcenter.com/juneteenth
Juneteenth Celebration and Parade This event begins with a parade led by Plano East Senior High’s state championship basketball team. The parade will also include community organizations, car shows and a procession of horses. Following the parade, the festivities will continue at the Plano African American Museum in the historic Douglass community. • June 22, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. • Free • 1111 H. Ave., Plano • www.planojuneteenth.com
McKinney
Juneteenth Celebration Attendees can expect a day of cultural experiences, learning and fun for the entire family. The event will feature vendors, performers, a kids zone and more.
• June, 15, 4-9 p.m. • Free (admission) • Finch Park, 301 Standifer St., McKinney • www.mckinneytexas.org/3366/ juneteenth-celebration
Frisco
Soul Patrol Juneteenth Cycle Rally Hop on your bicycle and head to the Soul Patrol’s annual Juneteenth Rally. Participants can choose from 10-, 26-, 32- or 56-mile routes. • June 15, 7 a.m. • $55-$65 • 6950 Stadium Lane, Frisco • www.soulpatrol.club/soul-patrol-2024-juneteenth-rally Juneteenth Unity Games Frisco This family-friendly, adult eld day encourages individuals from all walks of life to get out and be active, while celebrating freedom, unity, culture, community and pride. Games include three-legged races, ski-walking, potato sack races and more. • June 16, 4-8 p.m. • $5-$10
Plano
• June 19, 6:30-7:30 p.m. • Free • Douglass Mural, 1099-901 12th Place, Plano • www.planojuneteenth.com
Third annual Juneteenth Fashion Show This event is described as a special Juneteenth fashion experience celebrating Black excellence and historical legends, bene ting the National Juneteenth Museum. • June 15, 6:30-10 p.m. • $10 • The Lexus Box Garden at Legacy Hall, 7800 Windrose Ave., Plano • www.legacywest.com/events Praising Unity in Our Community Local churches will lead praise music and foster fellowship at this event hosted by the Plano Juneteenth Committee in collaboration with the Plano African American Museum.
Plano Urban Music Festival A diverse array of talented local artists will be showcased at this event hosted by the Plano Juneteenth Committee in collaboration with the Plano African American Museum. • June 29, 6:30-7:30 p.m. • Free • McCall Plaza, 998 15th St., Plano • www.planojuneteenth.com
JUNE 1 & 2 10 AM - 4 PM LOCATED AT THE COTTON MILL LIVE MURAL PAINTINGS & LIVE MUSIC
FUNDED IN PART BY CITY OF McKINNEY
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FUNDED IN PART BY CITY OF McKINNEY
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FUNDED IN PART BY CITY OF McKINNEY
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