Some Juneteenth events in the Houston area canceled or postponed

HOUSTON — With the threat of heavy rain and the risk of flooding in Southeast Texas, some communities are canceling or postponing Juneteenth events scheduled for Wednesday.

A weak tropical system is expected to develop in the Bay of Campeche by Tuesday. Although there will be no landfall near Houston, the system is expected to dump heavy rain on the region Tuesday and Wednesday.

The Storm Prediction Center now includes a significant risk of flooding Wednesday in Southeast Texas.

With Juneteenth being a federal holiday, several events are planned for Wednesday in the Greater Houston area, but some have already been canceled due to weather concerns.

“Due to impending inclement weather and safety concerns for our vendors and attendees, we have decided to cancel this year’s Juneteenth Family Fun Day, which was scheduled for Wednesday, June 19,” announced the organizers. They said Monday’s Emancipation Conversation and Tuesday’s health fair, both at Emancipation Park, should still take place.

The Town of Kendleton’s 50th annual Juneteenth celebration is postponed until further notice, Fort Bend County announced Monday. The event was scheduled for Wednesday, June 19 at Bates M. Allen Park.

Reedy Chapel AME Church in Galveston is postponing its annual Family Fun Day from Juneteenth to Saturday, June 29 at 1 p.m. due to weather concerns. The church reenactment march will also take place on June 29.

If we hear of other canceled events, we will add them to this story. Check back for updates.