DENTON JUNETEENTH 2026
June 17–20, 2026 • Celebrating 161 Years of Freedom
About Denton Juneteenth
Denton Juneteenth is a week-long celebration of freedom, unity, and community. Join us for events that honor our history and inspire our future.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17, 2026
10:30 AM – Storytime (Emily Fowler Library, tentative)
7:00 PM – Financial Workshop (MLK Jr. Center)
THURSDAY, JUNE 18, 2026
Poetry Slam & Art Exhibition. at the GDAC (Time TBA)
FRIDAY, JUNE 19, 2026
Gospel Explosion
SATURDAY, JUNE 20, 2026
Parade, Heroes Luncheon, Softball Tournament, Basketball, Children’s Games, Extravanganza
Event Highlights
Wednesday
Storytime
Art Exhibit
Financial Workshop
Thurs–Fri
Poetry Slam
Gospel Concert
Saturday
Parade & Community Festival
Thank You To Our 2025 Sponsors & Friends
City Of Denton
Parks Foundation
Denton Housing Authority
Modern Woodmen Fraternal
Hometown Real Estate
Bell Avenue Storage
Best Western Premier
MLK Advisory Board
Advantage Hair Repair
Just Serve
Juneteenth.University
Caraway Business Solutions LLC
Strittmatter Counseling
Scott Brown
Thank You To Our 2025 Vendors
Bayou Grub LLC
City of Denton – Planning
Clark & Clark BBQ
Cone Heads Shaved Ice
Cup of Sunshine Lemonade
DJ’s Shaved Ice
Jewel’s Mobile Kitchen
JR.’S CATFISH & SHRIMP
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc.
Kids First, Inc.
Kona Ice Northwest DFW & Denton
Myrtle’s BBQ
Pella Windows and Doors
TEXAS CHICKEN
RAR Grill
Simmons Street Church Of Christ
Statewide Remodeling
Interfaith Min.
Health Services of North Texas
Mystic Design
Chub’s Spuds
Denton Housing Authority
Time Legacy Enterprise