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Juneteenth events set June 20–21 with parade, Freedom Fest and fireworks
Summary
Organizers announced Juneteenth activities June 20–21 including a press conference and youth events at Patterson Library, a parade at 10 a.m. June 21, a Freedom Fest at Mackenzie Maine City Park and an evening H-E-B fireworks show; a seniorsbreakfast for ages 62 and older is scheduled June 21.
A meeting speaker announced a series of Juneteenth 2025 events scheduled for June 20 and June 21, including a press conference and youth activities at Patterson Library, a parade and a Freedom Fest at Mackenzie Maine City Park, and an evening fireworks show.
The speaker said the schedule begins Thursday, June 20, with a press conference at Patterson Library at 2 p.m., followed by childrenactivities. From 5 to 8 p.m. the speaker said young people ages 10 to 17 can take part in a silent disco, silent reading, glow-in-the-dark games and a dance-off.
"For more information, email lovettjuneteenth@gmail.com or go online to www.lovettjuneteenth.com," the speaker said.
On Saturday, June 21, the speaker announced a United Supermarket parade starting at 10 a.m.; the entry fee for parade participants was listed as $30. The speaker said Freedom Fest at Mackenzie Maine City Park starts at 11:30 a.m. and will include live music, food trucks, vendors, games and giveaways. The speaker also said seniors ages 62 and older are invited to a free breakfast hosted by May Simmons on June 21.
The speaker said an evening program on June 20 will include line-dance lessons and a guest DJ identified as Arie Spins from New Orleans, and that the night will conclude with an H-E-B fireworks show. The announcement invited attendees to bring chairs and blankets for the outdoor evening program.
The organizer-provided contact information for questions and more details is lovettjuneteenth@gmail.com and www.lovettjuneteenth.com.
