Schedule of Juneteenth Activities in Denton County. The events below are coordinated and produced by multiple organizations, businesses, individuals and local governments. Juneteenth University is not the contact or any activity listed below except the Denton Parade.
Month-long
Juneteenth publications display
Emily Fowler Library. 502 Oakland Street, Denton
June 9 (Thur)
Juneteenth 101
A discussion about Juneteenth’s origin. Free. Emily Fowler Library. Lakey @ Wilson Street, Denton. (7 pm)
June 10 (Fri)
Celebrating Juneteenth – Music of Black Composers
A concert by the Orchestra of New Spain featuring vocalist Alfrelynn Roberts. Free. Grand Theater, 100 N. Charles St., Lewisville. (7:30 pm)
June 14 (Tues)
Juneteenth Means Freedom
Ages 5-10 can learn more about the history of Juneteenth with a story and fun Juneteenth-themed crafts. Free. North Branch Library, 3020 W. Windsor Drive. (4 to 5 pm)
June 15 (Wed)
Westside Juneteenth Celebration – Honoring our Legacy and Celebrating our Future
Westside Juneteenth Celebration – Honoring our Legacy and Celebrating our Future
Free. Westside Baptist Church, 900 Bellaire Ave., Lewisville (7 pm). Details
June 16 (Thur)
Community Conversation: Juneteenth
Denton County Friends of the Family live Facebook discussion about Juneteenth history and area events. Facebook. (1:00-2:00 pm). Details
Juneteenth Celebration
Free. North Central Texas College, 1200 Parker Square Road, Flower Mound (4:00 pm – 8:00 pm). Details
Lewisville Talks: City Speaker Series – Juneteenth 101
Author and public historian D. J. Norman-Cox leads an engaging discussion about Juneteenth’s origin. Free. Grand Theater, 100 N. Charles St., Lewisville. (7 PM). Details
Miss Juneteenth
Film screening. Free. Grand Theater, 100 N. Charles St., Lewisville. (8 PM) Details
June 17 (Fri)
Celebrate Juneteenth with Storyteller Toni Simmons
Simmons brings the history of Juneteenth through rhythms, songs, storytelling and audience participation. Free. South Branch Library, 3228 S. Teasley Lane, Denton (3 to 4 pm)
Denton Juneteenth Celebration virtual stream.
Denton Juneteenth website. (3 pm)
Sounds of Lewisville – A Juneteenth Celebration
Jazz concert featuring Don Diego Band and 4 Ya Soul Band. Free. Wayne Ferguson Plaza, 150 W. Church St., Lewisville (7 pm – 9:30 pm). Details
Gospel Extravaganza
A concert featuring local and regional gospel performers. Free. Fred Moore Park, 501 S. Bradshaw St., Denton (7 pm). Details
June 18 (Sat)
Annual softball tournament
Fred Moore Park. Free. (8 AM until finished.)
Denton’s Juneteenth Marketplace
Free. Food trucks and vendors. Wells Fargo parking lot (East Hickory @ Austin street) – Denton (8 am – noon). Details
Carrollton Black Historic Cemetery cleanup
1523 W. Belt Line Rd., Carrollton (8 AM)
Make and Take: Celebrate African-American Illustrators
Learn more about African American illustrators and create a self-guided craft based on the featured artist’s style. South Branch Library, 3228 Teasley Lane, Denton (9AM – 6 PM)
Mary Heads Carter Park Ribbon Cutting
2320 Heads Land, Carrollton (10 AM)
Denton Juneteenth Celebration
Free. Fred Moore Park – Lakey @ Wilson Street, Denton. (10 am – 9 pm). Details
Denton Juneteenth Parade
Begins at the Denton Civic Center. Ends at Fred Moore Park. Free. Opening Ceremony begins at 10:30 am, Northwest corner, Courthouse on the Square – Denton. Details
Juneteenth: Faith and Freedom
Movie screening followed by a discussion with the director. American Legion Hall at Fred Moore Park, Denton (4 pm).
Juneteenth Unity Games 2022
Free. Optional wristbands: $10 adults, $5 children. Perryman Park, South Colony Blvd @ Blair Oaks Drive, The Colony. (4 PM – 8 PM). Details
Little Elm Juneteenth Freedom Run
A 5K run followed by a concert, speakers, entertainment and vendors. Little Elm Park – 701 E. Eldorado Parkway, Little Elm (4:00 pm – 9:00 pm). Details
All White Juneteenth Celebration Boat Party
1481 East Hill Park Road, Lewisville (6 pm – 9pm) Tickets: $100. Details
Juneteenth 90’s Skate Party
Must be 21 or over to attend. Admission fee required. Interskate Roller Rink, 1408 S. E State Hwy 121 Business, Lewisville (10:30 pm – 1:30 am). Details
June 19 (Sun)
Juneteenth Celebration
Speakers and performers include: Ms. Opal Lee, Zak Webb, 6 O’Clock Dance, African Drum and Dance, Dallas Black Dance Theater, and Leah Frazier. Free. Stage and Lawn at Grandscape – 5752 Grandscape Blvd, The Colony. (Noon – 4 PM). Details
Juneteenth Rock the Boat Party
Eagle Point Marina – Lewisville. (3 pm – 6 pm) Tickets required. $65.00 – $660.00 Details
Juneteenth – Geometric Power
Artist Jay Chris instructor. Painting with a Twist, 208 W. Oak St., Denton. (4:00 pm) Tickets: $32 – $52. Details
Juneteenth flag football tournament
Free. Fred Moore Park – 501 S. Bradshaw St., Denton (9 AM – finish)