Juneteenth is the national celebration commemorating the end of slavery in the United States! The celebration stems from a proclamation read on June 19th, 1865 in Galveston, which ordered the freedom of more than 250,000 enslaved people in Texas.
Dallas has many ties to the holiday -- the city is home to one of the only copies of the Juneteenth document, along with one of the largest Freedman Cemeteries in the nation! Check out all the ways to celebrate and commemorate Juneteenth around DFW!
Updated June 2026
Juneteenth 4K Freedom Walk & Festival
The Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center is hosting a 4k wellness walk and free festival for families! Families can enjoy live entertainment, local vendors, and fun activities to honor Juneteenth.
Date & time: June 13th from 8:30am to 1:30pm
Price: Free festival entry, $20 for the walk
Location: Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center
South Dallas | Directions
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Learn more about learn more about Dallas’s African American heritage with a bus and walking tour, hosted by Remembering Black Dallas, Inc.! The four-hour tour stops at key historic sites like William Brown Miller’s cabin, Tenth Street, the Oak Cliff Cemetery, and more. It’s an amazing interactive way to dive deeper into the holiday and Dallas history!
Date & time: June 19th from 11am to 5pm
Price: $17.79+
Location: Stonewater Restaurant and Entertainment
Northwest Dallas | Directions
Juneteenth R&B Festival
Learn more about learn more about Dallas’s African American heritage with a bus and walking tour, hosted by Remembering Black Dallas, Inc.! The four-hour tour stops at key historic sites like William Brown Miller’s cabin, Tenth Street, the Oak Cliff Cemetery, and more. It’s an amazing interactive way to dive deeper into the holiday and Dallas history!
Date & time: June 19th from 11am to 5pm
Price: $17.79+
Location: Stonewater Restaurant and Entertainment
Northwest Dallas | Directions
Dallas Juneteenth Soul Food Festival
Celebrate black-owned businesses at the Juneteenth Soul Food Festival! Over 30 vendors from Texas and beyond will be serving up delicious dishes like pork chops, oxtails, candied yams, greens, fried chicken, fish, barbecue, and so much more. Plus, shop clothing, accessories, and handmade goods from local vendors!
Date & time: June 20th from 12pm to 6pm
Price: Free
Location: Lofty Spaces
Cedars | Directions
Denton Juneteenth Festival
The city of Denton is celebrating with a packed week full of fun for all ages! Enjoy live music performances daily, a local market, workshops, a basketball tournament, a kids zone, movies, a talent show…the list goes on!
Date & time: June 17th to June 20th, times vary
Price: Free
Location: Multiple locations
Denton | Directions
The Afrobeats Pool Party
Celebrate liberation, movement, and Afrobeats music and dance into a welcoming vibe for young professionals who want to be able to socially detox, dance, network, and have a great time in a euphoric environment.
Date & time: June 19th at 6pm to 12am the following day
Price: Free
Location: Waterproof, 1914 Commerce Street
Downtown | Directions
Freedom Vibes Festival
Did you know that the National Juneteenth Museum is going to be located in DFW?! With the museum coming soon, they’re hosting a Juneteenth festival all weekend long, featuring inspiring speakers, live music performances, a block party, and more!
Date & time: June 11th through 20th, times vary
Price: Varies
Location: Multiple locations
Fort Worth | Directions
Juneteenth Unity Weekend
Join AP Inc. and Dallas Southern Pride for their Juneteenth Unity Weekend! The community summit will be impactful days focused on Black health, wellness, and empowerment! All days will feature free health screenings, local vendors, and expert panel discussions, including the Community Health and Wellness event and the main feature, the Ultimate Day Party at Vice Park Dallas.
Date & time: June 18th & 21st from 10am to 5pm
Price: Free
Location: Crowne Plaza and Other Areas
Downtown | Directions
Pride Panel 2026: Black Pride
Join Dallas Hope Charities and Dallas Contemporary on the eve of Juneteenth for our 5th annual Pride Panel. This year, they are proud to host a dynamic evening dedicated to honoring, discussing, and celebrating the intersectional experiences of Blackness and LGBTQIA+ identity.
Date & time: June 18th from 6pm to 9pm
Price: Free
Location: Dallas Contemporary Art Museum
Design District | Directions
Juneteenth x Tequila
Come to the exclusive Algiers Club in the Design District for Juneteenth and into the world of agave! We'll be featuring rare Black-owned tequila brands, and, of course, you'll get to taste them along side some great cocktails.
Date & time: June 19th from 6pm to 8pm
Price: $60.54
Location: Algiers Club
Design District | Directions
Juneteenth Jubilee Market
Celebrate freedom, culture, and community at Juneteenth Jubilee! Enjoy artisan vendors, live performances, hands-on demos, delicious food trucks, and inspiring short film showings as we honor the history, creativity, and joy of Juneteenth. Bring your family and friends for a day of culture, connection, and celebration!
Date & time: June 13th from 11am to 3pm
Price: Free
Location: Old City Park
Cedars | Directions
5th Annual Arlington Juneteenth Celebration
The 5th Annual Arlington Juneteenth Celebration is a must-go celebration. Join for an unforgettable day of live music, community, culture, and a big celebration of people and freedom!
Date & time: June 20th from 5pm to 8:30pm
Price: Free
Location: Levitt Pavilion Arlington
Arlington | Directions
