Juneteenth Celebration
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
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
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