A very important day in Texas’ history is right around the corner — Juneteenth is on Thursday, June 19.
There’s a lot happening in the Dallas to commemorate the day. Here are some ways you can join in.
Dallas MLK Freedom Walk | Saturday, June 14
The Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center is hosting this festival that begins with a 4K Freedom Walk for wellness and wraps up with a community festival featuring live music, vendors, and family-friendly activities.
Fifth Annual Dallas Juneteenth Food Festival | Sunday, June 15
Expect not only heaping dishes of pork chops, barbecue, and greens, but look for several vendors throughout the festival.
Opal’s Walk for Freedom | Thursday, June 19
Join the Grandmother of Juneteenth, Opal Lee, on her annual walk that’s directly responsible for the day becoming recognized as a federal holiday. You’ll take a 2.5 mile trek, representing the two years and five months it took news of freedom to reach enslaved people in Galveston.
Another way to acknowledge Juneteenth is to support local community organizations. Check these out:
