Juneteenth Events in Houston | khou.com

HOUSTON — The celebration of freedom continues in Houston this weekend with several Juneteenth events.

Juneteenth, or Freedom Day, commemorates the historic day of June 19, 1865, when slaves in Galveston learned they were free two years after the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation.

It has been celebrated in Texas for decades, and in 2021 it became a federal holiday.

Juneteenth Fest at Avenida Houston and Discovery Green

Avenida Houston and Discovery Green are the go-to places on Saturdays for live music, top DJs, food, fireworks and more.

Liberty Main Stage at Discovery Green

• 4:15 p.m. – Rhonda McLemore and friends
• 5:20 p.m. – Gospel by Rhonda McLemore
• 5:30 p.m. – The Tina Turnup Experience with Myra Washington
• 6:50 p.m. – Mallory
• 7:00 p.m. – Neesha Cortez
• 8:00 p.m. – Skylar Bliss
• 8:10 p.m. – The CITY group

Vibe Lounge on Avenida Houston

The BLCK Marketplace will feature 100 Black-owned entrepreneurs, artists, designers and vendors offering a variety of products, arts and crafts.

The free, family-friendly event will also include laser tag, soccer, darts, inflatables and games.

Come to the Miller Outdoor Theater Saturday evening for “Juneteenth: A Musical Journey Through the Eras.”

The immersive performance will highlight “the emergence of hip-hop as a force for social change, blending brutal narratives with infectious beats to tell the story of urban life and systemic injustices.”

R&B rhythms will also be highlighted during the celebration of music from the 1980s to 2000s.

The performance is free. Tickets are available here.