Events.Juneteenth 2018
|
The 153rd Juneteenth Anniversary Celebration is a culturally diverse experience that impacts a multi-cultural audience. The annual attendance for the Fort Worth events has recorded more than 20,000 including participants, vendors, and spectators over its history. Juneteenth week (June 11-19) activities include a Youth Choir Explosion Workshop, Breakfast of Prayer Service, Miss Juneteenth Pageant, Parade and a 5K Walk/Run. The weekend highlight is the Community Festival at Tarrant County College - South Campus with entertainment by Grammy award-winning songstress Ann Nesby, children’s area, food vendors, the “Empowering You” event and BBQ Cook-Off. The finale event of the celebration is the screening of the Black-ish episode ”Juneteenth: The Musical” and community forum.
Juneteenth is the oldest known celebration commemorating the ending of slavery in the United States. Dating back to 1865, it was on June 19th that the Union soldiers, led by Major General Gordon Granger, landed at Galveston, Texas with the news that the war had ended and that the enslaved were now free. The historical significance affects not only African Americans in Texas but also the many others who have stood for racial injustice nationally and around the world.
Juneteenth is the oldest known celebration commemorating the ending of slavery in the United States. Dating back to 1865, it was on June 19th that the Union soldiers, led by Major General Gordon Granger, landed at Galveston, Texas with the news that the war had ended and that the enslaved were now free. The historical significance affects not only African Americans in Texas but also the many others who have stood for racial injustice nationally and around the world.
Our Events
Inaugural BBQ Cook-OffWhether you are a professional grill master or a great backyard cooker, all your friends say your Bar-B-Q is the BEST.
Bring your pits and best recipes to earn trophies and bragging rights as the BEST BBQ of JUNETEENTH |
Youth Choir ExplosionPresenting youth with a positive opportunity to develop tolerance of cultural differences and promote unity and racial harmony by bringing youth of all races and backgrounds together working to accomplish a common goal thereby producing knowledgeable and caring citizens for the future.
|
Juneteenth Freedom Fest 5K / 1 Mile Run/WalkSaturday, June 16, 2018
Tarrant County Community College |
Juneteenth FestivalSave the Date for the Juneteenth 2018 Festival
|
3 on 3 Basketball Tournament
Saturday, June 16, 2018
Tarrant County Community College |
Vendor OpportunitiesWe welcome your attendance as a vendor for this historic event.
Vendor Participation Fee - $100 General, $50 Non-Profit Festival start time 11:00 A.M. - Vendor Setup time 8:00 A.M. - 10:00 A.M. |