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What Is Juneteenth?
Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States.
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Rooted In Resilience
Rooted in Resilience: A Plano Juneteenth Celebration Juneteenth is a testament to the unwavering strength, perseverance, and resilience of a people who, despite generations of hardship, have continued to rise, build, and thrive.
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SOUNDS OF FREEDOM
On June 19, 1865, nearly two years after President Abraham Lincoln emancipated enslaved Africans in America, Union troops arrived in Galveston Bay, Texas with news of freedom. More than 250,000 African Americans embraced freedom by executive decree in what became known as Juneteenth or Freedom Day.
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2nd Annual Praise Fest at the Douglass Mural
🎉 Get Ready, Plano! You Don’t Want to Miss This! 🎉
After last year’s unforgettable evening, Praise Fest is back—and even bigger for 2025!
📅 Save the Date: Wednesday, June 19th
⏰ Time: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
📍 Location: The Historic Douglass Community Mural
✨ Join us as we kick off Plano’s Juneteenth Celebration with an electrifying night of
🎉 Get Ready, Plano! You Don’t Want to Miss This! 🎉
After last year’s unforgettable evening, Praise Fest is back—and even bigger for 2025!
📅 Save the Date: Wednesday, June 19th
⏰ Time: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
📍 Location: The Historic Douglass Community Mural
✨ Join us as we kick off Plano’s Juneteenth Celebration with an electrifying night of praise, unity, and joy! Experience soul-stirring performances from local church choirs, uplifting messages from community leaders, and a powerful atmosphere of celebration and faith.
🎤🎶 Live Gospel Music • Inspiring Speakers • Community Vibes
Let’s raise our voices, lift our spirits, and celebrate FREEDOM together!
🌟 Don’t miss this magical night of faith, music, and community.
#PraiseFest2025 #PlanoJuneteenth #RootedInResilience
Sponsored by Life Community Enrichment
Rooted in Resilience: A Plano Juneteenth Community Celebration
Plano’s Juneteenth Celebration brings the community together in a powerful and joyful tribute to freedom, culture, and unity, all under this year’s inspiring theme: “Rooted in Resilience.”
Join us for an all-day celebration filled with something for everyone!
Enjoy a vibrant mix of:
🍖 Free Barbecue (first come, first served)
🚚 Food Truc
Plano’s Juneteenth Celebration brings the community together in a powerful and joyful tribute to freedom, culture, and unity, all under this year’s inspiring theme: “Rooted in Resilience.”
Join us for an all-day celebration filled with something for everyone!
Enjoy a vibrant mix of:
🍖 Free Barbecue (first come, first served)
🚚 Food Trucks serving up local favorites
🎶 Live Music and dynamic Dance Performances
📚 Historical Exhibits honoring the legacy of Juneteenth
🛍️ Local Vendors and unique shopping experiences
🎨 Interactive activities for all ages—from kids to elders!
This is more than just an event—it’s a celebration of community strength, shared heritage, and the continued journey toward justice and joy. Come celebrate with us and be part of the movement!
Plano Urban Music Festival
🎧🔥 The Revolution Will Be in Stereo – Round 2! 🔥🎧
Get ready to feel the beat at the 2nd Annual URBAN MUSIC FESTIVAL, proudly presented by the Plano African American Museum!
📅 Save the Date: Saturday, June 28, 2025
📍 Location: McCall Plaza | 998 15th St., Plano, TX
Brace yourself for an unforgettable night of rhythm, soul, and energy
🎧🔥 The Revolution Will Be in Stereo – Round 2! 🔥🎧
Get ready to feel the beat at the 2nd Annual URBAN MUSIC FESTIVAL, proudly presented by the Plano African American Museum!
📅 Save the Date: Saturday, June 28, 2025
📍 Location: McCall Plaza | 998 15th St., Plano, TX
Brace yourself for an unforgettable night of rhythm, soul, and energy with a powerhouse lineup:
🎤 Private Property – Dynamic and crowd-rocking
🎺 Unfaded Brass Band – Bringing the New Orleans heat
🎶 Briana Guignard Band – Soulful, smooth, and sensational
💃🏾 Fabulous Freda – The Queen of Line Dancing returns to own the floor
💥 From funk to soul to high-octane brass, this festival is all about nonstop music, contagious energy, and feel-good vibes. Whether you come to dance, vibe, or just soak it all in—you’ll leave electrified.
🗓️ Mark your calendar. Tell your crew. Crank up the volume.
This is the soundtrack of the summer—and YOU need to be there!
#UrbanMusicFestival #TheRevolutionWillBeInStereo #PlanoVibes #SponsoredByPAAM
Plano Juneteenth Celebration Freedom Walk 📅 Saturday, June 21 | 🕚 11:00 Join Us for the Plano Juneteenth Freedom Walk! Kickoff at 11:00AM sharp | Starting at the Plano African American Museum
Plano African American Museum is Open and Thriving—Come Experience Living History! 🎉 Tucked in the heart of Plano’s historic Douglass Community, the Plano African American Museum stands as a powerful symbol of heritage, resilience, and pride. Once a hidden gem, this treasured landmark is back—open to the public and more vibrant than ever!
Step Into History—Join the Plano Juneteenth Freedom Walk
Celebrate freedom, heritage, and unity at the Plano Juneteenth Freedom Walk, a powerful community event presented by Life Community Enrichment. This inspiring tradition honors the legacy of Juneteenth through pride, solidarity, and vibrant cultural expression.
We are honored to wel
Step Into History—Join the Plano Juneteenth Freedom Walk
Celebrate freedom, heritage, and unity at the Plano Juneteenth Freedom Walk, a powerful community event presented by Life Community Enrichment. This inspiring tradition honors the legacy of Juneteenth through pride, solidarity, and vibrant cultural expression.
We are honored to welcome Lee Merritt—a nationally acclaimed civil rights attorney and activist—as our special guest. Best known for his unwavering advocacy in pivotal cases like Ahmaud Arbery and George Floyd, Mr. Merritt brings a compelling message of justice, resilience, and hope.
The Freedom Walk is more than a walk—it’s a movement. A joyful, family-friendly gathering where we walk arm in arm with those who never stop striving for freedom. Whether you're honoring your roots, supporting a cause, or standing with your neighbors, your presence matters.
Come together with us to uplift voices, celebrate culture, and carry forward the spirit and legacy of Juneteenth in Plano—with unity, creativity, and purpose lighting the way.
Plano Juneteenth Celebration at Haggard Park 📅 Saturday, June 14th | 🕔 5:00 PM Join us for an uplifting evening featuring community speakers, local vendors, and more as we celebrate unity, culture, and resilience in the heart of Plano. 👉 Visit PlanoPC.com for more information!
Plano African American Museum is Open and Thriving—Come Experience Living History! 🎉 Tucked in the heart of Plano’s historic Douglass Community, the Plano African American Museum stands as a powerful symbol of heritage, resilience, and pride. Once a hidden gem, this treasured landmark is back—open to the public and more vibrant than ever!
Plano African American Museum is Open and Thriving—Come Experience Living History! 🎉 Tucked in the heart of Plano’s historic Douglass Community, the Plano African American Museum stands as a powerful symbol of heritage, resilience, and pride. Once a hidden gem, this treasured landmark is back—open to the public and more vibrant than ever!
Plano African American Museum is Open and Thriving—Come Experience Living History! 🎉 Tucked in the heart of Plano’s historic Douglass Community, the Plano African American Museum stands as a powerful symbol of heritage, resilience, and pride. Once a hidden gem, this treasured landmark is back—open to the public and more vibrant than ever!
Plano African American Museum is Open and Thriving—Come Experience Living History! 🎉 Tucked in the heart of Plano’s historic Douglass Community, the Plano African American Museum stands as a powerful symbol of heritage, resilience, and pride. Once a hidden gem, this treasured landmark is back—open to the public and more vibrant than ever!
Plano African American Museum is Open and Thriving—Come Experience Living History! 🎉 Tucked in the heart of Plano’s historic Douglass Community, the Plano African American Museum stands as a powerful symbol of heritage, resilience, and pride. Once a hidden gem, this treasured landmark is back—open to the public and more vibrant than ever!
✨ After several years of being closed, the museum has reopened its doors with brand-new exhibits, powerful storytelling, and a renewed mission to educate, inspire, and preserve the incredible contributions of African Americans in Plano and beyond.
Step inside and walk through generations of local Black history—from the legacy of the Dou
✨ After several years of being closed, the museum has reopened its doors with brand-new exhibits, powerful storytelling, and a renewed mission to educate, inspire, and preserve the incredible contributions of African Americans in Plano and beyond.
Step inside and walk through generations of local Black history—from the legacy of the Douglass Community to the achievements of African American pioneers, educators, musicians, entrepreneurs, and civil rights leaders who helped shape this city and this country.
🖼️ Explore powerful exhibits, photographs, artifacts, and untold stories that bring the past to life in a deeply personal and unforgettable way.
Whether you're a longtime resident or new to the area, this is your chance to connect with the roots of Plano’s African American culture and stand in solidarity with a community that continues to rise.
🌟 Support the Museum. Celebrate the Legacy. Be a Part of the Story.
📍 Located in the Douglass Community – one of Texas’ most culturally rich and diverse neighborhoods
🔗 Visit: https://planoafricanamericanmuseum.org/
💬 Come see what makes this place a true treasure—because Black history is Plano history.
#PlanoAfricanAmericanMuseum #HistoryLivesHere #DouglassCommunity #PreserveTheLegacy
Douglass Juneteenth Sounds of Freedom
Barbers wil give $5 haircuts.
Barbers wil give $5 haircuts.
Barbers wil give $5 haircuts.
💈**Fresh Cuts for the Kids!**💈
Swing by for a $5 kids' haircut from our amazing barbers—sharp styles at an unbeatable price!
Let the little ones look fresh while you enjoy the celebration. First come, first served—don’t miss out!
Kid Zone
Barbers wil give $5 haircuts.
Barbers wil give $5 haircuts.
🎉 Calling All Kids! 🎉
Get ready for nonstop fun in the Kid Zone—a magical space packed with awesome activities like face painting, balloon animals, a bubble truck, and so much more!
Look for the big KID ZONE sign and jump into the fun—you won’t want to miss it! 🥳💫 Visit the Kid Zone for fun activities like face painting, balloons, a
🎉 Calling All Kids! 🎉
Get ready for nonstop fun in the Kid Zone—a magical space packed with awesome activities like face painting, balloon animals, a bubble truck, and so much more!
Look for the big KID ZONE sign and jump into the fun—you won’t want to miss it! 🥳💫 Visit the Kid Zone for fun activities like face painting, balloons, a bubble truck, and more! Keep an eye out for the sign that says KID ZONE.
Horse Rides and Photos
Barbers wil give $5 haircuts.
Horse Rides and Photos
The Fun Doesn’t Stop After the Parade! 🐎📸
Stick around for free horse rides and photo ops with our magnificent parade horses!
It’s first come, first served, so be sure to head over right after the parade for your chance to ride and snap a memorable pic. Perfect for kids, families, and anyone ready to make Juneteenth unforgettable!