Frisco:
June 18 | Cycle through the Historic Frisco Rail District
Join in on a Bicycle Rally for Juneteenth in the Historic Frisco Rail District. The bike rally is open to participants of all cycling levels and offers other activities, including R&B music and board games. Attendees can also support local vendors and businesses at the rally. 7 a.m.-2 p.m. $45 (registration fee for participants planning to bike). 7185 Main St., Frisco. 866-623-9302. www.soulpatrol.club
McKinney:
June 18 | A Juneteenth celebration at Towne Lake Park in McKinney
Get outside and attend a festival hosted by the city of McKinney in celebration of Juneteenth. At the event, attendees can find live music, free fitness classes, food trucks and a kids zone. The event will also feature speakers delivering messages on diversity, equity and inclusion, and the history of Juneteenth. 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Free (admission). 1405 Wilson Creek Parkway, McKinney. 972-547-7500. www.mckinneytexas.org/3366/Juneteenth-Celebration
Plano:
June 19 | Attend a Juneteenth fashion show recognizing Black designers and creatives in Plano
Attend a fashion show celebrating Black excellence, culture and freedom as well as the historical contributions of the African-American community. The event will be emceed by Venny Etienne, an award winning-fashion designer from Season 17 of Project Runway. Harrison Blair, the president of the Dallas Black Chamber of Commerce, will also make an appearance. Doors open at 6 p.m. $18-$350. Legacy Hall, 7800 Windrose Ave., Plano. 972-846-4255. www.legacyfoodhall.com/event/2022-juneteenth-fashion-show
Lake Highlands-Lakewood:
June 18 | Celebrate the legacy of Hamilton Park
Attend a parade and festival in celebration of Juneteenth at Hamilton Park in Dallas. The event is hosted by The Salome Foundation, a nonprofit “committed to the rebuilding and restructuring of inner-city/low-income areas to promote the possibilities of positive change,” according to its Facebook page. The event will begin with a parade, followed by a festival. According to a flier for the event, there will be “family, friends and fellowship.” No cost listed. 9 a.m. (parade), noon (festival). 12225 Willowdell Drive, Dallas. https://www.instagram.com/thesalomefoundation/?hl=en.
Keller-Roanoke-Northeast Fort Worth:
June 18 | Attend a festival at Trinity River
Celebrate Juneteenth outdoors at Panther Island Pavilion in Fort Worth. The event is expected to have 12,000 visitors and over 100 vendors, according to the website. At the festival, attendees can watch live acts, try different foods and view a fireworks display. Event begins at 4 p.m. Time $20-$100. 395 Purcey St., Fort Worth. 682-738-6055. www.juneteenthftw.com/iamjuneteenthfestival
Lewisville-Flower Mound-Highland Village:
June 16 | Listen to the Lewisville Talks: City Speaker Series on the topic of Juneteenth
Engage in conversation with author Donald Norman-Cox as he speaks about his book, "Juneteenth 101: Popular Myths and Forgotten Facts." The event will include a talk from Norman-Cox as well as a Q&A session with the audience. There will also be a showing of the film "Miss Juneteenth" after the presentation. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Free to attend, but reservation of a free ticket is recommended. Lewisville Grand Theater, 100 N. Charles St., Lewisville. 972-219-8446. www.lewisvillegrand.com/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/55241/3508?npage=129&toggle=all
