“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.”
