Juneteenth Celebration

Juneteenth Logo

Saturday, June 10

Basketball Tournament

Small Business Expo

  • 1 - 4 p.m.
  • Broughton Recreation Center, 801 S. MLK Blvd.
  • For more info contact Rosalyn Jones Cantue at 903-631-6607
Juneteeth Page Break

Friday, June 16

Hot Air Balloon Presentation

  • Hosted by Great Texas Balloon Race
  • 7 - 8 a.m.
  • Foster Middle School, 1504 S Martin Luther King Jr Blvd.

Dedication Ceremony

  • 10 a.m.
  • LEDCO (Longview Economic Development Corporation), 400 N. Second St.
  • Naming a portion of Guthrie Creek Trail in recognition of Frank “Penny” Edwards

Saturday, June 17

Special-Shaped Balloon Presentation

  • Hosted by Great Texas Balloon Race
  • 7 - 8 a.m.
  • Foster Middle School, 1504 S. Martin Luther King Jr Blvd.
  • Broughton Rec Center, 801 S. Martin Luther King Jr Blvd.

Softball Tournament

  • Hosted by Lee Benton, 903-331-8271
  • 9 a.m. until tournament completion
  • Hinsley Park, 3101 US-259

Juneteenth Parade

  • starts at 10 a.m. on Ryder Street (see map below)
  • ends at Foster Middle School, 1504 S. Martin Luther King Jr Blvd.
  • PARADE ENTRY REGISTRATION REQUIRED
    • Deadline:  7 p.m., June 15
    • Register at Broughton Recreation Center, 801 S. MLK Blvd. 
    • Parade Information: 903-237-1276
    • Parade Registration Form

Picnic in the Park

  • Immediately Following Parade Until 6 p.m.
  • Broughton Park, 801 S. Martin Luther King Jr Blvd.
  • Food Vendors
  • Live Music
  • Inflatables
Juneteenth Parade Route Map