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