Juneteenth Celebration in Denton, TX
Unity in the Community, Celebrating 160 Years Of Freedom!
Experience cultural food, fun, and fellowship as we celebrate 160 years of freedom! Denton Juneteenth kicks off on Monday, June 16th, with a week of exciting events honoring history, culture, and community.
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Monday, June 16 – Saturday June 21st, 2025
WHERE
Fred Moore Park
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DETAILS
Monday, June 16
Storytime – 11 AM – 12:30 PM
Location: Emily Fowler Library 502 Oakland St. Denton, TX (kid friendly refreshments)
Storytime – 11 AM – 12:30 PM
Location: Emily Fowler Library 502 Oakland St. Denton, TX (kid friendly refreshments)
Tuesday, June 17
Financial Workshop, 7:00 PM
Location: Martin L. King, Jr. Rec. Center 1300 Wilson St. Denton, TX 76205
Wednesday, June 18
Art Exhibit Opening Reception – 7:00 PM
Location: Greater Denton Arts Council, 400 E. Hickory St., Denton, TX 76201
Art Exhibit Opening Reception – 7:00 PM
Location: Greater Denton Arts Council, 400 E. Hickory St., Denton, TX 76201
Schedule:
7 - 7:20 PM – Mix & Mingle with Fingerprints
7:20 - 7:50 PM – Greetings & Artist Speak
7:50 - 8:20 PM – Mix & Mingle
8:25 PM - Closing Remarks
Artists: Tyra Goodley & Jedaiah Love Vann Music provided by Fingerprints
Thursday, June 19
Preshow provided by Lady Cass and the Fellas, 6:30 PM
Poetry Slam - 7:00 PM
Location: Greater Denton Arts Council
Poetry Slam - 7:00 PM
Location: Greater Denton Arts Council
Friday, June 20
Gospel Concert - 7:00 PM Featuring: LaTonja Blair, James Henderson, Princeton Marcellis and more…
Location: Fred Moore Park, 501 S. Bradshaw St. Denton, TX 76205
Gospel Concert - 7:00 PM Featuring: LaTonja Blair, James Henderson, Princeton Marcellis and more…
Location: Fred Moore Park, 501 S. Bradshaw St. Denton, TX 76205
Schedule:
6:45 PM - House Band
7 PM - Greetings, Scripture, Prayer
7:10 - 7:25 PM - Tamara Murphy
7:30 - 8 PM - James Henderson
8:10 - 8:40 PM - LaTonja Blair
8:50 – 9:20 PM - Princeton
Saturday, June 21
Parade - begins at 9:30 AM
Vendor Booths Open - 10:00 AM
10th Annual Denton Hero Reception - 11:00 AM (American Legion Hall Senior Center, 626 Lakey St, Denton, TX 76205)
Children’s Activities Open - 12:00 PM, Fred Moore Park (Bounce House /Face Painting/Dart Balloon Game/Coloring Contest/Dunking Booth)
DJ Contest - 4:00 PM
Live Concert - 7:00 PM featuring Don Diego, DJ Spinn, Katina Stone Butler, J Whoa and more
Parade - begins at 9:30 AM
Vendor Booths Open - 10:00 AM
10th Annual Denton Hero Reception - 11:00 AM (American Legion Hall Senior Center, 626 Lakey St, Denton, TX 76205)
Children’s Activities Open - 12:00 PM, Fred Moore Park (Bounce House /Face Painting/Dart Balloon Game/Coloring Contest/Dunking Booth)
DJ Contest - 4:00 PM
Live Concert - 7:00 PM featuring Don Diego, DJ Spinn, Katina Stone Butler, J Whoa and more
Vendors
Denton Juneteenth Celebration is now accepting vendors.
Fill out food truck vendor applications here.
Parade
The parade features the following types of entries: cars, trucks, bands, floats, and individuals sponsored by participating individuals and community partnerships. For entry information, click here.
