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Juneteenth 2023 events in the Houston area
FOX 26 virtual correspondent Riva Houston shares some of the Juneteenth events happening this weekend.
HOUSTON - Several events are taking place across the Houston area for Juneteenth.
Here is a list of just some of the events taking place.
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Boys & Girls Club of Greater Houston Juneteenth Reception (Houston)
WHAT: Boys and Girls Club of Greater Houston DEI Board Committee will host light bites and conversation in celebration of Juneteenth
WHEN: June 14 from 3:30 p.m. until 6 p.m.
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Second Annual Juneteenth HBCU Fest (Houston)
WHAT: Several days of events and activities to commemorate Juneteenth and celebrate the contributions of HBCUs.
June 14: Juneteenth Symposium at Rice University
June 15 at 8 a.m.: Golf Tournament at Memorial Hermann Golf Course
June 16 at 10 a.m.: Career Fair at POST Houston
June 17 at 10 a.m.: Black is Beautiful Exhibit at POST Houston
June 17 at 8:30 p.m.: Cream and Canary Yellow Juneteenth Party at POST Houston
Juneteenth Emancipation Celebration (Galveston)
WHAT: A night of music at The Grand 1894 Opera House featuring Smokie Norful, Zacardi Cortez and Amber Bullock.
WHEN: June 16 at 7 p.m.
WHERE: The Grand 1894 Opera House, 2020 Postoffice St, Galveston, TX 77550
Wells Fargo presents Juneteenth at Miller - Celebration of Freedom (Houston)
WHAT: Two nights of shows that highlight the contributions of African American artists to American music. Night One features the sounds of Blues, Classic R&B and hip-hop. Night Two features the sounds of Jazz and Gospel.
WHEN: June 16 and June 17; 8:15 p.m.
WHERE: Miller Outdoor Theatre, Hermann Park, 6000 Hermann Park Dr, Houston, TX 77030
BGCA National Webinar & Watch Party (Galveston)
WHAT: Galveston BGC will live stream the BGCA National Celebration taking place at the Historic Reedy Chapel in Galveston.
WHEN: June 16 from 12 p.m. until 3:30 p.m.
WHERE: Reedy Chapel, 2013 Broadway Avenue J, Galveston, TX 77550
United Airlines Freedom Flight (Galveston)
WHAT: Boys and Girls Club of Greater Houston Teens will participate in a special program and one and half hour flight across Galveston accompanied by the "Grandmother of Juneteenth," Ms. Opal Lee.
WHEN: June 16 from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m.
**BY INVITATION ONLY**
Juneteenth Parade & Picnic (Galveston)
WHAT: The annual Juneteenth parade begins at 1 p.m. in Galveston at 26th Street and Avenue H and ends at 41st Street and Avenue H. A picnic follows at Wright Cuney Park until 5 p.m.
WHEN: June 17 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
WHERE: Wright Cuney Park, 718 41st St, Galveston, TX 77550
Juneteenth Festival (Galveston)
WHAT: A family-friendly event with food, a vendor market and the 2023 Juneteenth of Men of Purpose Awards
WHEN: June 17 from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m.
WHERE: McGuire-Dent Recreation Center at Menard Park, 2222 28th St, Galveston, TX 77550
Mayor Turner’s Annual Acres Homes Juneteenth Parade (Houston)
WHAT: The annual parade begins at Acres Homes Multi-Service Center, travels north on W. Montgomery, west on Dolly Wright and ends on 1620 Dolly Wright at Greater Zion Missionary Baptist Church.
WHEN: June 17; 10 a.m.
WHERE: Acres Homes Multi-Service Center, 6719 W Montgomery Rd, Houston, TX 77091
Juneteenth Freedom Run/Walk (Houston)
WHAT: A free (donations accepted) walk around the neighborhood for the whole family. There will also be vendors and food trucks.
WHEN: June 17; 7 a.m. to 11 a.m.
WHERE: Emancipation Park, 3018 Emancipation Ave, Houston, TX 77004
Juneteenth Music Festival (Houston)
WHAT: Enjoy a free evening of concerts by V Michael McKay, Step Rideau, Lakeside and The SOS Band. There will also be vendors and food trucks.
WHEN: June 17; 2 p.m.
WHERE: Emancipation Park, 3018 Emancipation Ave, Houston, TX 77004
Charles Brown Juneteenth Celebration and Parade (Texas City)
WHAT: The parade begins at 5 p.m. at Texas City High School and ends at Bay Street Park. Right after, head to the outdoor festival with food trucks, a BBQ cook-off, moonwalks, vendors and concerts.
WHEN: June 17, 5 p.m.
WHERE: Bay Street Park, 800 Bay St N, Texas City, TX 77590
BLCK Market's 4th Annual Juneteenth Celebration
WHAT: Shop from 100 small Black-owned businesses and entrepreneurs in one place.
WHEN: June 17; 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
WHERE: 1201 Main Street Suite #101, Houston, TX 77002
Juneteenth: A Celebration of Freedom (Houston)
WHAT: An afternoon of performances by Soultre ft. Kollett, The Goodfellaz, Matthew Hartnett and The Gumbo Allstars, Anthony Hall, Mario, Kai Hicks, Jenni P., and DJs Chilly Bill Smith and Thundercat. There will also be food trucks, a market and the Vibe Culture Lounge.
WHEN: June 18; 2 p.m.
WHERE: 1836 Polk Street, Houston, TX 77010
Reedy Chapel Party & Emancipation March (Galveston)
WHAT: Fun-filled family block party in celebration of Juneteenth & Father's Day with a special performance of the Youth Chorale at 5:30 p.m. followed by the Historic Emancipation March.
WHEN: June 19 from 1 p.m. until 8 p.m.
ASTROS Juneteenth Celebration of Fathers (Houston)
WHAT: A reception and game experience for five Black fathers and their children at Minute Maid Park
WHEN: June 19 with a reception at 4 p.m. | 6:10 p.m. game time
**BY INVITATION ONLY**
Juneteenth Freedom Ride (Houston)
WHAT: This 20-mile bike ride travels through historic neighborhoods and commemorative sites.
WHEN: June 19; check-in begins at 8 a.m.; bike ride begins at 9 a.m. sharp.
WHERE: Begins at 1501 Taft Street, Houston, TX, 77019
This list will be updated as more events are received by FOX 26. Be sure to keep checking back for the latest events.