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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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WRITTEN IN THE STONE
As the history and contributions of the African American community in Plano are sometimes overlooked or challenged, this year’s Plano Juneteenth theme, “Written In The Stone,” stands as a powerful declaration that our story cannot be erased. The legacy, sacrifices, achievements, and cultural impact of African America
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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.
PLANO JUNETEENTH ACTIVITIES
Praise Fest at Haggard Park 🎉 Plano, Get Ready — Praise Fest 2026 Is Coming! 🎉 After an unforgettable celebration last year, Praise Fest returns BIGGER, BOLDER, and more POWERFUL in 2026! 📅 Wednesday, June 17, 2026 ⏰ 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM 📍 ArtCentre of Plano 902 E. 16th Street, Plano, TX 75074 ✨ Join us as we kick off Plano’s Juneteenth Celebration with an electrifying evening filled with praise, unity, faith, and joy! Experience powerful live gospel music, inspiring messages from community leaders, and soul-stirring performances from local church choirs. 🎤 Live Gospel Music 🎶 Dynamic Choir Performances 🗣 Inspiring Community Speakers 🙌 Celebration • Faith • Freedom • Unity Come lift your voice, celebrate freedom, and experience an unforgettable night of worship and community fellowship! 🌟 This is more than an event — it’s a celebration of faith, culture, and freedom you don’t want to miss! #PraiseFest2026 #PlanoJuneteenth #WrittenInTheStone Sponsored by Life Co
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URBAN TRIVA LIVE The City of Plano is turning up the energy for Juneteenth with the electrifying Urban Trivia Live experience! Get ready for an unforgettable celebration featuring an amazing lineup of dynamic local artists, live entertainment, music, culture, and nonstop community vibes. Come celebrate freedom, unity, and heritage with an exciting evening full of fun, connection, and unforgettable performances!
June 20th Starting at 3PM
The Revolution Will Be In Stereo
The Plano Juneteenth Community Celebration, themed “Written In The Stone,” will take place on Saturday, June 20, 2026, in the historic Douglass Community of Plano. This powerful celebration honors freedom, culture, history, resilience, and the lasting contributions of African Americans.
The event will bring families, neighbors, businesses
The Plano Juneteenth Community Celebration, themed “Written In The Stone,” will take place on Saturday, June 20, 2026, in the historic Douglass Community of Plano. This powerful celebration honors freedom, culture, history, resilience, and the lasting contributions of African Americans.
The event will bring families, neighbors, businesses, churches, and community leaders together for an exciting day filled with live entertainment, music, vendors, food, wellness resources, children’s activities, spoken word, community fellowship, and free BBQ while supplies last.
More than just a festival, the June 20th celebration is a meaningful gathering designed to uplift the community, celebrate heritage, support local businesses, and remind everyone that our history will not be erased — it is written in the stone.
The Revolution Will Be In Stereo
The Revolution Will Be In Stereo
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 Freedom Walk!
Stick around for FREE horse rides and photo horses! 🐎✨
It’s first come, first served—so head over right after the parade for your chance to ride and capture a picture-perfect Juneteenth moment.
Fun for kids, families, and anyone ready to make memories that last!
