Juneteenth in Galveston

In lieu of organizing a “No Kings” Protest on Saturday, June 14, Galveston Island Democrats (GID) will be supporting and participating in several Juneteenth events as our city celebrates the 160^th anniversary of the birth of freedom.  Juneteenth originated in Galveston, and we believe it is important to recognize, support, and celebrate this event.

We proudly attended the Juneteenth Development, Inc. Scholarship Gala on June 1 at Old Central Cultural Center, and we will also be participating in the following events.  Please join us at one or at all these events!

Saturday, June 14

Festival & Celebration, from 1-8pm at McGuire Dent Rec Ctr, 2222 28^th St

Vendor tent – selling t-shirts, drinks, and promoting our club! This will be such a fun event with music and food trucks – and we are bringing a mini A/C (“swamp cooler”) for our booth!

HELP NEEDED – Pick a shift throughout the day to staff our booth! Click here to sign up: https://signup.com/go/tTOfUmE

Thursday, June 19 – so much to do!

Parade – 3pm, begins at 26^th & Ball and proceeds to Wright Cuney Rec Ctr & Park

Click here to sign up: https://mobilize.us/s/fYtrAv

Picnic – 4pm-ish at Wright Cuney Park immediately following the Parade.  After registering for the parade, order a chicken dinner from us by June 16 and it will be waiting for you! https://secure.actblue.com/donate/gid-juneteenth2025

Emancipation March – 6pm walking to Reedy Chapel AME Church, 2015 Broadway. Join other GID members as we participate in this re-enactment, speakers, and activities.

Freedom, Fireworks & Family Celebration – 3 to 9pm, at McGuire Dent Rec Ctr, 2222 28^th St. – End your day with the Fireworks on the Seawall.  Bring your lawn chair and relax with friends!

For even more Juneteenth events go to https://www.visitgalveston.com/events/annual-events/juneteenth/events/

For area No Kings protest events, check https://www.fiftyfifty.one/events

You can also check Mobilize to search and sign up for No Kings events in our area.