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Historically the Juneteenth Celebration of Freedom falls on the day Texans were told that the Civil War had ended and all the slaves were freed in 1865. This was 2 1/2 years after President Abraham Lincoln issued The Emancipation Proclamation on January 1, 1863
Juneteenth became a National Holiday on June 19, 2021. The bill signed by President Joe Biden. As well as the Austin City Council making Juneteenth an official holiday in Austin .
President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden will be hosting an early Juneteenth Concert on Tuesday 6/13 on the South Lawn. Performances will feature Jennifer Hudson, Method Man, Ledisi, Audra McDonald, the Tennessee State University Marching Band and more!
Juneteenth 2023 Celebrations in the ATX area will honor those who survived an inhumane system and thrived. Community parades, festivals and tribute events will bring people together to commemorate the past while standing up for Social Justice in Central Texas!
Juneteenth - Knowledge is Power
AUSTIN
DO512 Juneteenth events around ATX
2023 Central Texas Juneteenth Celebration
Saturday, June 17
Historical Parade / 9:30a-12p & Park Festival / 12p-9p
2023 Freedom Fest / Austin Area Urban League
Saturday, June 17
@ Colony Park / 1p-4p
Live music, food & fun.
Juneteenth Celebration: Black Makers Market
Saturday, June 17
@ African American Cultural and Heritage Facility / 12p-6p
Outdoor family friendly event with art, food, fashion & more.
Juneteenth Austin Family Cookout & Music Festival
Saturday, June 17
Historic Rosewood Neighborhood @ Carver Museum / 3p-9p
Free smoked BBQ, vendors, games, raffles & live music / The Gap Band
Pride in Black Juneteenth Boat Party
Saturday, June 17 / LGBTQIA+ & Allies Function
Lake Travis Esmerald Point Marina / 2:30p-7p
Admission includes food & non-alcoholic beverages.
Puff Puff Pass the Mic Juneteenth edition
Sunday, June 18
@ 7 East Studios / @ 4:20p
Hip Hop and Rap Music Showcase
It All Started Here: 1st Annual Juneteenth Celebration
Monday, June 19
@ Eastwoods Neighborhood Park / 5p-8p
IUPRA celebration with Eastwoods Neighborhood Association
Get Inspired!
BASTROP
Juneteenth Freedom Parade-N-Festival
Saturday, June 17
Fisherman's Park / Downtown Bastrop / 10a -11p
Parade, festival, live entertainment, food, vendors & fun.
BUDA
Buda Juneteenth Community Celebration
Saturday, June 17
@ Buda Amphitheater & City Park / 10a-2p
Family fun with music, food, shopping & more.
HUTTO
Annual Juneteenth Celebration- March & Festival
Saturday, June 17
Freedom March then Festival @ Orgain Park / 1p-6p
March, ceremony, festival, vendors and food fair.
KYLE
Dialogue for Peace & Progress 2023- Celebrating Juneteenth
Friday, June 16
@ Kyle City Hall & City’s YouTube channel City of Kyle's Facebook Page / 7p
Event series for open & honest conversations to raise awareness.
LEANDER
Juneteenth Block Party
Saturday, June 17
@ Robin Bledsoe Park / 5p-9p
Family fun with food trucks, music, vendors, pool & splash pad.
PFLUGERVILLE
Juneteenth: A Pflugerville Pfamily Reunion
Sunday, June 18
@ Pflugerville Park / 5p-7p
Vendors, food trucks and fun at the Kids Corner.
ROUND ROCK
Juneteenth Festival Round Rock
Saturday, June 17
@ Old Settlers Park / 4p-11:30p
Free entry. Parking $10. Entertainment, food & fun.
SAN MARCOS
Juneteenth Freedom Run 2023 / Dunbar Heritage Association
Monday, June 19
@ Dunbar Park through historical neighborhood / 7a-9a
$Entry fee includes 1 t-shirt (1st 19 runners), medals & more
TAYLOR
Juneteenth Freedom Festival
Saturday, June 17
@ Fannie Robinson Park / 2p-10p
Food, vendors & fun.
Juneteenth Parade & Brunch
Monday, June 19
Parade @ 5th St. & Main St. In Taylor heading south / 9a
Brunch @ the Dickey-Givens Community Center
JUNETEENTH CELEBRATED IN 2023
AUSTIN
Juneteenth : Faith and Freedom Screening
Juneteenth Jubilee
Freedom & Juneteenth
ELGIN
Juneteenth Street Dance
Juneteenth Parade & Celebration
KYLE
Juneteenth Celebration & Kyle Market Days