The cities of Leander and Cedar Park are hosting a joint Juneteenth Block Party at Robin Bledsoe Park on June 19 from 5 to 9 p.m.
Before you go
The party will be free to attend and family-friendly, city communications staff said.
Parking will be available at the park and neighboring North Austin Pediatrics, according to the city of Leander’s website. When those lots fill up, overflow parking will be available at Camacho Elementary School, with transportation provided between the overflow parking lot and the event.
The event
A “fun zone” for kids, live art, food vendors and a basketball tournament will be open from 5 to 9 p.m, according to the website. The park’s pool and splash pad will also be open.
A series of musical performances and speeches by local elected officials will begin at 6 p.m.
What they’re saying
“Juneteenth is an opportunity to come together as a community—to reflect on our history, celebrate how far we’ve come, and continue the work of building a future where everyone has the opportunity to thrive,” Leander Mayor Na’Cole Thompson said in a statement. “I’m encouraged that Leander and Cedar Park are partnering on this year’s celebration because it reminds us that the values of unity, understanding and community don’t stop at city limits. When we learn from our shared past and celebrate together, we strengthen the communities and opportunities we’re building for the next generation.”
Cedar Park Mayor Jim Penniman-Morin encourages residents to attend the event.
“Cedar Park is honored to join Leander in celebrating Juneteenth this year. Our two cities are better together, and events like this one are proof of that,” he said in a statement. “The diversity of our communities is one of our greatest strengths, and Juneteenth calls us to honor that by remembering where we've been, celebrating how far we've come, and recommitting to a future where everyone belongs.”
