DENTON JUNETEENTH 2026

June 17–20, 2026 • Celebrating 161 Years of Freedom

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Official Juneteenth 2026 T-shirts

Limited release. Available in Red, Yellow, and White.
Pre-order now for pickup before and during the event.

RED SHIRT

Gospel Night Edition
Adult: $20 | Youth: $15

YELLOW SHIRT

Festival Day Edition
Adult: $20 | Youth: $15

WHITE SHIRT

Classic Edition
Adult: $20 | Youth: $15

Order Your 2026 T-shirts

Pickup Available:
• MLK Jr. Recreation Center (Before Event)
• Fred Moore Park (June 19–20)

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.

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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17, 2026

7:00 PM – Financial Workshop (MLK Jr. Center)

THURSDAY, JUNE 18, 2026

3:00 PM Storytime (Emily Fowler Library)

6:30 PM Poetry Slam & Art Exhibition. at the GDAC

FRIDAY, JUNE 19, 2026

7 :00 PM – Gospel Explosion

SATURDAY, JUNE 20, 2026

8:30 AM – Parade Lineup

9:30 AM – Parade Begins

10:00 AM – Vendors Open

10:00 AM – DJ spinn Mo takes the stage

12:00 PM – Children’s Activities /Family Zone Begins

1:00 PM – 11th Annual Heroes Reception

7:00 PM – Live Concert Begins

The Denton Juneteenth Freedom Day Parade will take place on Saturday, June 20, 2026.

Participants should begin lining up at 8:30 a.m. at City Hall East, with the parade stepping off promptly at 9:30 a.m.

The parade route begins at City Hall East and travels east along E. Hickory Street. The procession then turns south onto Crawford Street before continuing west on E. Sycamore Street. From E. Sycamore, the route proceeds south on Bradshaw Street and then turns west onto Wilson Street. The parade concludes at Fred Moore Park by turning north on Lakey Street and entering the park grounds.

The total parade route is approximately one mile in length.