Celebrate Juneteenth 2025: Community Events In Dallas
Dallas residents will have two opportunities to celebrate Juneteenth early next summer, with community events scheduled for Saturday, June 14.
The Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center and Fair Park are hosting separate festivities combining health initiatives, entertainment, and volunteer service. The celebrations offer residents different ways to honor the historic holiday commemorating the end of slavery in Texas.
The MLK Community Center's 2025 Juneteenth 4K Walk & Festival runs from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Registration opens at 8:30 a.m., followed by an opening ceremony at 9 a.m. and the walk beginning at 9:30 a.m.
After the 4K Freedom Walk promoting health and wellness, attendees can enjoy a free community festival. Live entertainment, vendors, and family activities round out the morning celebration.
Participants must sign up online to join the walk or participate as vendors or volunteers. Registration details are available at bit.ly/MLKJuneteenth25.
That same day, Fair Park hosts its Juneteenth Festival of Service, starting at 9 a.m. at the Automobile Building, 1010 1st Ave.
The free event begins with community service projects in Mill City, South Dallas. Organizers are calling for volunteers to help with beautification and revitalization efforts in the neighborhood.
Churches, nonprofits, and community organizations are encouraged to participate in the service projects. The festival welcomes anyone passionate about volunteering and supporting local communities.
Other festival activities include live music, an affordable housing summit, the Southern Taste of Dallas Competition, an art installation, a retail marketplace, and a food truck park. The event concludes at 9 p.m.
On June 19, the South Dallas Cultural Center is hosting the Juneteenth Artists Showcase from noon until 5 p.m. at 3400 Fitzhugh Ave. This free event promises 'a night full of fun and good vibes.' All ages are welcome.
These events offer distinct approaches to Juneteenth commemoration. Still, they share a focus on bringing Dallas residents together through active participation and community engagement.
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