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FREEDOM
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FREEDOM JUNE 19
Consider yourself officially invited to the cookout!
Here are all the ways to get involved in Juneteenth planning!
2025 Impact report
It all began with a question posed by a community of people deeply rooted and dedicated to the legacy of a sacred holiday. Nearly 5 years later, Juneteenth Houston has become a model for collaborative creation in the City of Houston. Click the link below to view our 2025 Impact Report.
Celebrate freedom festival | June 2026 |
Celebrate freedom festival | June 2026 |
Join us at Emancipation Park for the “Celebrate Freedom Festival”. This event brings together 7 historic Black communities in Houston to celebrate the richness of our Culture, pay homage to the pioneers of Juneteenth, and experience Jubilee in a way that is uniquely our own.
Calling everyone from Independence Heights, Fourth Ward, Third Ward, Fifth Ward, Sunnyside, Acres Homes, and South Park. Eat, drink fellowship and experience a wide array of events, activities, and activations culminating in an Opening Ceremony to kickoff Juneteenth Celebrations in Houston!
FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. REGISTRATION NOT REQUIRED, BUT IT IS ENCOURAGED…CUZ WE ALL WANNA KNOW, “WHO ALL GONE BE THERE?”
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RED FOODS
COOKOUT COOKOFF COMPETITON
Themed Sweet and Savory, the Inaugural Red Foods Cookout Cookoff is a backyard brawl style cooking competition featuring 6 chefs competing to take home the coveted title, $500 and a custom Juneteenth cutting board! Come by and try these decadent dishes and vote for your favorite chef. Tickets are only $5! Get them now before they are gone!
mEET THE CONTESTANTS
HERE ARE YOUR
2025 WINNERS!
1ST PLACE
CHEF KRISSY
2nd PLACE
CHEF Ray and recy swan
3RD PLACE
CHEF Patti cakes
Historic Black Neighborhood quilt project
Pay homage to your neighborhood by creating and submitting a panel to be added to our quilt highliting Houston’s Historic Black Neighborhoods. The Historic Black Neighborhood Quilt Project is a way to unearth buried stories and shine more light on the expansiveness of Black people in this country. Pay homage to your Black neighborhood past or present, by creating a panel inspired by fond memories, people and/or places that reflect it.
And if you don’t know how to make a panel or stitch a quilt, don’t worry, WE GOT YOU! Click the link to learn more about how we can help you create a panel.
STUDY LONG, STUDY WRONG...I SEE 4 AND A POSSIBLE...PULL THEM SPADES
STUDY LONG, STUDY WRONG...I SEE 4 AND A POSSIBLE...PULL THEM SPADES
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Spades tournament
Spades League HTx is teaming up with Juneteenth Houston to bring you the Juneteenth Spades Tournament — a card-slappin’, table-talkin’, event like no other!
Pull up to the festival on June 1st with your partner to fight for the Juneteenth Spades Tournament Trophy, the Title and Infinite Bragging Rights at the Cookout!
congrats to our 2025 winners
Tekesha Hubbard and Sharon Samuel
add your Juneteenth event to our citywide calender
Join Juneteenth Houston as we tour the historic African American communities in and around Houston! We are excited to announce exciting updates to our tour as we celebrate our 5 year anniversary! This tour is made possible by the generous support of Commissioner Rodney Ellis and Harris County Precinct 1. There is no cost, but registration is required.
Celebrate Freedom.
Check out other Juneteenth events happening all over the city.
*Note the events below are not hosted by Juneteenth Houston. Contact the event host directly for more information
Bring A Piece HOME.
Shop exclusive Juneteenth 2025 merch online or onsite at “Celebrate Freedom Fest” hosted by Juneteenth Houston at Emancipation Park June 01, 2025!
Official Juneteenth Houston 2025 tee
Grab your free buttons at the 3rd Annual Celebrate Freedom Festival June 1st!
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Meet the designer of this year’s
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Commemorative logo
amaya moss
AMAYA MOSS, is a student at Prairie View A&M University pursuing a degree in architecture. She also serves as Miss Architecture at the university’s world renown School of Architecture, President of PVAMU NOMAS, and Student Liaison for the PVAMU Campus Chapter for Habitat for Humanity.
The inspiration behind her design celebrates the cultural and historical significance of Juneteenth by incorporating elements that showcase African American heritage, unity, and freedom. The logo represents both her personal journey of connecting to Houston’s cultural history and her passion for designing with purpose, blending artistry, culture, and history into one cohesive vision.
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