Juneteenth Around Texas
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Staff Writer
By Staff Writer
Published on 06/17/2009
Juneteenth Events Around Texas
AUSTIN
JUNE 19, 2009- Geaya -CentralTexas Juneteenth Park Festival and Parade - 10 a.m. - 10p.m. The parade begins at 10 am at Comal St. and MLK Blvd. The Historical Juneteenth Parade has helped define Austin’s Juneteenth Celebration for years, with festive and elaborate themed floats, high-stepping marching bands, colorful drum and drill teams. Park Festival starts immediately after the parade at Rosewood Park, 2300 Rosewood Ave. For all generations and will include: clown, face painting, carnival, R&B, Blues, Hip-Hop, Gospel…Historical Reenactments. Juneteenth Skit by She Smiles Entertainment...Poetry Slam…Dance Competitions.
BAYTOWN
JUNE 20, 2009-
6/17/09 - Ms. Baytown Juneteenth Pageant - Baytown Community Center @ 6:30pm
6/18/09 - Jazz Poetry - Open Mic - Baytown Community Center @ 6-7pm Social Hour 7-until Open Mic
6/19/09 - Prayer March - Baytown Bicentennial Park at 6:30pm
6/20/09 - Community Breakfast 8-9am, Parade - 10am, Concert in Park (featuring Step Rideau & The Zydeco Outlaws & other R&B groups, etc.) 12pm, Domino Tournament in the Park.
Anyone interested in participating in any event please contact Angela Barton at (713)208-8435 or Shelia Baker at (281)917-6515.
BRYAN
JUNE 20, 2009- Parade down Martin L. King St. from Sadie Thomas Park (a Local African American Educator) to E. A. Kemp Elementary School (named for another African American Educator). June 20, 2009 10 am
CROCKETT
JUNE 19, 2009- The Groves Educational Foundation in conjunction with the Juneteenth Committee will once again host the Annual Juneteenth Celebration. This is the 23rd Celebration. The celebrations on that day will began with the 23rd Annual Juneteenth Parade. Line up-will be at 9:00 in front of Old Jr. High. The Parade will conclude at the Groves Educational Foundation (1105 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard). The Official opening Ceremony, which will include the reading of the proclamation, will be held immediately after the parade (at approximately 11:00). Community recognition awards will be given along with motivational speeches. The Groves Educational Foundation will give a community citizenship recognition award. The Queen and Courts and other youth contestants will be featured at the ceremony. Special entertainment will be provided by the Juneteenth Contestants and other community performers. The remainder of the day will include fun activities for both youth and adults. For additional information contact: Dr. Ianthia Fisher (936) 544-8276 or Beverly Taylor (936) 544-2125.
DALLAS
JUNE 19, 2009 - Dallas Area Rapid Transit. Those that care and would like to fellowship are invited to make a Statement of Change by participating in this year’s Juneteenth Celebration, Friday, June 19, 2009. Food served from 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. at 201 N. Peak St. Auditorium (2nd floor). All cultures are coming together and are invited to wear Native African or Uniform attire.
GEORGETOWN
JUNE 20, 2009 - Georgetown Cultural Citizen Memorial Association - Since 1952, Juneteenth has been celebrated in Georgetown, TX. The celebration will be held in The San Gabriel Park and Community Center. Free dinners will be served, proclamations by city officials, children and adult games, 3-on-3 Basketball competition, BINGO and a Raffle highlights the day with prizes.
HOUSTON
JUNE 20, 2009- The Center for the Healing of Racism will host its 15th Annual Juneteenth Ally Award Luncheon, 12:30 pm at the Cullen Oaks Community Center, 4600 Cullen Blvd. Tables, exhibits, welcome. Tickets are $35 for BBQ & more. Reserve & purchase via telephone (713)520-8226. The 2009 Award Recipient is Tim Wise, an anti-racist writer and educator, having spoken in 48 states and on over 400 college campuses. He has trained teachers, as well as corporate, government, media, military and law enforcement officials on methods for uprooting institutional racism. Visit www.centerhealingracism.org
JUNE 20, 2009- Style Magazine Minority Media/ Juneteenth Multicultural Health Festival & Parade - A Panel of Doctors, Hospitals, Clinics, Ministers, Community Leaders, Volunteers, All Media Coverage, Youth Zone, $1,000.00 Dance Contest, Man UP, Real Men Can Cook, Remembering The Hurricane’s/Juneteenth Pageants, Athelics, Historians, Entertainment, Fashion Show, Authors Book T.V. Movie & Play Writres, Enter your Dog or Cat in the Healthiest Groomed, Trianed Contest, Honoring OUR Season People & Unsung Hero’s Keeping The Legacy Alive. Give Aways lots more. First The 34th Juneteenth Emancipation Freedom Parade 2009 which will lead us to the Festival. The Festival Venue changed it has moved to the George R.Brown Convention Center Downtown to accommodate the overwhelming RSVP’s.
JUNE 20, 2009- Antioch MBC 500 Clay St - Juneteenth Celebration featuring a male chorus from the surrounding historic churches. Windor Village Male Chorus will also be in concert at 7:30p.m.
Saturday, June 21, 2009- Explore a part of Houston’s history...Events include: Praise Steppers, Black Inventors Exhibit & PVAMU Exhibits, Book, & Art Exhibits & Sales, Children’s Carnival, Puppet Show, Water Safety and free gifts. There will be Tours of Historic Churches, RBHYates Museum and archaeology site. 10a.m. - 2p.m.
HUTTO
JUNE 20, 2009- Straight Gate Fellowship invites people of all ages and ethnicities to come celebrate the City of Hutto’s 2nd Annual Juneteenth Celebration on Saturday, June 20th starting at 3:00 PM. This event will be held in the parking lot of Hutto High School at HWY 79 and 685. Stop by for spirit-fill, family fun as we celebrate the past, present, and future of African American community! For more information, visit our website at www.insidethegate.org or (512)673-8392.
REFUGIO
JUNE 19-20, 2009- Event held at the Refugio County Expo Center.June 19 there will be a teen dance with music by D. J. Cliff Smith and rap group Mania Boys for 8:00 to 11:00 p.m. On Saturday, June 20 opening ceremonies start at 10:00 a.m. with Gloria Smith, speaker. There will be gospel singing, praise dancing and a youth drill team performing. Free food, domino tourney, cake walk and youth activities.
TEXAS CITY
JUNE 17, 2009- College of the Mainland, 1200 Amburn Rd. Learning Resources Center Auditorium (L131) from 11a.m. - 1:30p.m. Guest speaker: Len Cannon, Anchor & Reporter for KHOU TV Channel 11, Houston, Tx. Free To The Public. Entertainment - Music - Poetry - Free Juneteenth Picnic Lunch Call (409)938-1211 ext. 205.
JUNE 19, 2009- Geaya -CentralTexas Juneteenth Park Festival and Parade - 10 a.m. - 10p.m. The parade begins at 10 am at Comal St. and MLK Blvd. The Historical Juneteenth Parade has helped define Austin’s Juneteenth Celebration for years, with festive and elaborate themed floats, high-stepping marching bands, colorful drum and drill teams. Park Festival starts immediately after the parade at Rosewood Park, 2300 Rosewood Ave. For all generations and will include: clown, face painting, carnival, R&B, Blues, Hip-Hop, Gospel…Historical Reenactments. Juneteenth Skit by She Smiles Entertainment...Poetry Slam…Dance Competitions.
BAYTOWN
JUNE 20, 2009-
6/17/09 - Ms. Baytown Juneteenth Pageant - Baytown Community Center @ 6:30pm
6/18/09 - Jazz Poetry - Open Mic - Baytown Community Center @ 6-7pm Social Hour 7-until Open Mic
6/19/09 - Prayer March - Baytown Bicentennial Park at 6:30pm
6/20/09 - Community Breakfast 8-9am, Parade - 10am, Concert in Park (featuring Step Rideau & The Zydeco Outlaws & other R&B groups, etc.) 12pm, Domino Tournament in the Park.
Anyone interested in participating in any event please contact Angela Barton at (713)208-8435 or Shelia Baker at (281)917-6515.
BRYAN
JUNE 20, 2009- Parade down Martin L. King St. from Sadie Thomas Park (a Local African American Educator) to E. A. Kemp Elementary School (named for another African American Educator). June 20, 2009 10 am
CROCKETT
JUNE 19, 2009- The Groves Educational Foundation in conjunction with the Juneteenth Committee will once again host the Annual Juneteenth Celebration. This is the 23rd Celebration. The celebrations on that day will began with the 23rd Annual Juneteenth Parade. Line up-will be at 9:00 in front of Old Jr. High. The Parade will conclude at the Groves Educational Foundation (1105 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard). The Official opening Ceremony, which will include the reading of the proclamation, will be held immediately after the parade (at approximately 11:00). Community recognition awards will be given along with motivational speeches. The Groves Educational Foundation will give a community citizenship recognition award. The Queen and Courts and other youth contestants will be featured at the ceremony. Special entertainment will be provided by the Juneteenth Contestants and other community performers. The remainder of the day will include fun activities for both youth and adults. For additional information contact: Dr. Ianthia Fisher (936) 544-8276 or Beverly Taylor (936) 544-2125.
DALLAS
JUNE 19, 2009 - Dallas Area Rapid Transit. Those that care and would like to fellowship are invited to make a Statement of Change by participating in this year’s Juneteenth Celebration, Friday, June 19, 2009. Food served from 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. at 201 N. Peak St. Auditorium (2nd floor). All cultures are coming together and are invited to wear Native African or Uniform attire.
GEORGETOWN
JUNE 20, 2009 - Georgetown Cultural Citizen Memorial Association - Since 1952, Juneteenth has been celebrated in Georgetown, TX. The celebration will be held in The San Gabriel Park and Community Center. Free dinners will be served, proclamations by city officials, children and adult games, 3-on-3 Basketball competition, BINGO and a Raffle highlights the day with prizes.
HOUSTON
JUNE 20, 2009- The Center for the Healing of Racism will host its 15th Annual Juneteenth Ally Award Luncheon, 12:30 pm at the Cullen Oaks Community Center, 4600 Cullen Blvd. Tables, exhibits, welcome. Tickets are $35 for BBQ & more. Reserve & purchase via telephone (713)520-8226. The 2009 Award Recipient is Tim Wise, an anti-racist writer and educator, having spoken in 48 states and on over 400 college campuses. He has trained teachers, as well as corporate, government, media, military and law enforcement officials on methods for uprooting institutional racism. Visit www.centerhealingracism.org
JUNE 20, 2009- Style Magazine Minority Media/ Juneteenth Multicultural Health Festival & Parade - A Panel of Doctors, Hospitals, Clinics, Ministers, Community Leaders, Volunteers, All Media Coverage, Youth Zone, $1,000.00 Dance Contest, Man UP, Real Men Can Cook, Remembering The Hurricane’s/Juneteenth Pageants, Athelics, Historians, Entertainment, Fashion Show, Authors Book T.V. Movie & Play Writres, Enter your Dog or Cat in the Healthiest Groomed, Trianed Contest, Honoring OUR Season People & Unsung Hero’s Keeping The Legacy Alive. Give Aways lots more. First The 34th Juneteenth Emancipation Freedom Parade 2009 which will lead us to the Festival. The Festival Venue changed it has moved to the George R.Brown Convention Center Downtown to accommodate the overwhelming RSVP’s.
JUNE 20, 2009- Antioch MBC 500 Clay St - Juneteenth Celebration featuring a male chorus from the surrounding historic churches. Windor Village Male Chorus will also be in concert at 7:30p.m.
Saturday, June 21, 2009- Explore a part of Houston’s history...Events include: Praise Steppers, Black Inventors Exhibit & PVAMU Exhibits, Book, & Art Exhibits & Sales, Children’s Carnival, Puppet Show, Water Safety and free gifts. There will be Tours of Historic Churches, RBHYates Museum and archaeology site. 10a.m. - 2p.m.
HUTTO
JUNE 20, 2009- Straight Gate Fellowship invites people of all ages and ethnicities to come celebrate the City of Hutto’s 2nd Annual Juneteenth Celebration on Saturday, June 20th starting at 3:00 PM. This event will be held in the parking lot of Hutto High School at HWY 79 and 685. Stop by for spirit-fill, family fun as we celebrate the past, present, and future of African American community! For more information, visit our website at www.insidethegate.org or (512)673-8392.
REFUGIO
JUNE 19-20, 2009- Event held at the Refugio County Expo Center.June 19 there will be a teen dance with music by D. J. Cliff Smith and rap group Mania Boys for 8:00 to 11:00 p.m. On Saturday, June 20 opening ceremonies start at 10:00 a.m. with Gloria Smith, speaker. There will be gospel singing, praise dancing and a youth drill team performing. Free food, domino tourney, cake walk and youth activities.
TEXAS CITY
JUNE 17, 2009- College of the Mainland, 1200 Amburn Rd. Learning Resources Center Auditorium (L131) from 11a.m. - 1:30p.m. Guest speaker: Len Cannon, Anchor & Reporter for KHOU TV Channel 11, Houston, Tx. Free To The Public. Entertainment - Music - Poetry - Free Juneteenth Picnic Lunch Call (409)938-1211 ext. 205.