Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day, commemorates the enforced end of slavery in Galveston on June 19, 1865.
The holiday celebrates freeing the last enslaved people in America.
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Here are several Juneteenth celebration events happing around Houston:
Juneteenth Weekend Fun
Organizer: The Heritage Society
When: Thursday, June 17 - Saturday, June 19
Where: The Heritage Society – 1100 Bagby St., Houston
Details: Free tours of the Jack Yates House and the Fourth Ward Cottage located in Sam Houston Park. To RSVP, email info@heritagesociety.org. For more information, click here.
Juneteenth Weekend Celebration Concert
Organizer: Baytown Parks and Recreation
When: 5 p.m. on Saturday, June 19
Where: Bicentennial Park – 1001 Market St., Baytown
Details: Click here for more information.
Dedication of Juneteenth Legacy Project’s “Absolute Equality”
Organizer: Juneteenth Legacy Project
When: 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 19
Where: Old Galveston Square Building – 2211 The Strand, Galveston
Details: The Juneteenth Legacy Project will dedicate its public art installation, “Absolute Equality” during a public ceremony featuring a host of special guests important to the initiative. Click here for more information.
Juneteenth Proclamation for Justice
Organizer: The Society of Justice & Equality for the people of Sugar Land
When: 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 19
Where: Bullhead Camp Cemetery – 12300 University Blvd., Sugar Land
Details: News conference plus a tribute to the Sugar Land 95. RSVP by June 16 to sojesjustice@gmail.com.
Juneteenth Black Art Exhibit
Organizer: Primary Paint Party
When: 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. on Saturday, June 19
Where: Prime Art Gallery – 11002 Westheimer Road, Houston
Details: Click here to reserve your FREE tickets.
Juneteenth Celebration
Organizer: BLCK Market
When: 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. on Saturday, June 19
Where: Buffalo Soldiers National Museum – 3816 Caroline St., Houston
Details: Click here to purchase tickets. Children 12 years and younger are free to attend.
Concert In The Park: Missouri City Juneteenth Celebration
Organizer: Missouri City Juneteenth Celebration Foundation
When: 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 19
Where: Hunters Glen Park – 1340 Independence Blvd., Missouri City
Details: Click here for more information.
A Gulf Coast Juneteenth: Featuring Bobby Rush
Organizer: Miller Outdoor Theater
When: 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 19
Where: Miller Outdoor Theater – 6000 Hermann Park Drive, Houston
Details: Tickets will be available online starting June 12 at 9 a.m.
Juneteenth Black Arts Market Art & Celebration
Organizer: Cultural Arts District
When: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 19
Where: Historic DeLuxe Theater - 3303 Lyons Avenue
Details: This family-friendly event is free to the public.
Juneteenth Parade in Galveston
When: 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 19
Where: Begins at 26th and Ball and travel west on Ball to 41st Street ending at Wright Cuney Park
Details: The family-friendly celebration will feature a parade followed by a picnic.