THURSDAY, 6/18
DJ Juice Juneteenth Comedy Jam
- When: 7:30pm
- Where: Rose City Comedy, Tyler
The East Texas Weekend Preview — Get ready for a night of laughter, culture, and celebration at DJ Juice’s Juneteenth Comedy Jam! Join us on Thursday, June 18, 2026, at the Rose City Comedy Club in Tyler, Texas, for an unforgettable evening featuring some of the funniest comedians from East Texas and Louisiana.
FRIDAY, 6/19
Juneteenth Friend & Family Celebration
- When: 1pm
- Where: Angelas Village, Overton
Angelas Village home to the Real FWY Ricky Ross , celebrates with friends and family. BYO tents, canopies, chairs tables, food drinks and a positive vibes .
Juneteenth Faith & Freedom Documentary Screening
- When: 1pm-3pm
- Where: 309 W. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Tyler, TX, United States, Texas 75702
Juneteenth celebrates the long-awaited arrival of freedom and reminds us that God offers freedom to all of us. This season, you’re invited to take part in the celebration and share this message of hope with others.
Juneteenth Firework Celebration
- When: 6pm-9pm
- Where: Kilgore City Park
Get ready Kilgore and surrounding cities. Juneteenth Fireworks and Celebration in the park. Our 3rd Annual Festival will not disappoint!!!
Juneteenth Bike Block Party
- When: 7pm
- Where: Empire Lounge, Tyler
FREE COMMUNITY EVENT! 19th. BIKE NIGHT 7PM UNTIL live DJ , Games & Prizes. 20th. BIKER BLOCK PARTY. 3-8pm Sound Comp, Games, free food.
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NAACP Concert - Michael Jackson Tribute Artist
- When: 7pm
- Where: Longview Exhibit Center
Admission is free, but tickets are required. For ages 18 years old and up. Secure your ticket, today!
SATURDAY, 6/20
Tyler Juneteenth Parade
- When: 9am
Parade begins on M.L.K and ends at Woldert Park. Hosted by the Juneteenth Association of Tyler.
Longview Juneteenth Parade
- When: 10am
Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd from Pittman Street to Broughton Recreation Center. Hosted by: City of Longview.
Wills Point Juneteenth Celebration
- When: 10am-5pm
- Where: Lester Park, Wills Point
Come out and celebrate Juneteenth. Free food and kid friendly !!
12th Annual Swan Juneteenth Fun Day
- When: 11:30am-8:30pm
- Where: Brookside Ranch / Event Center, Tyler
THIS AIN’T JUST AN EVENT… THIS A CULTURE EXPERIENCE. Where the CITY meet the COUNTRY…Where the HORSES line up with the ATVs…Where the old schools, lifted trucks & custom bikes take over the roads…Where the MUSIC loud, the FOOD hot & the vibes unmatched! And at 5PM…WE RIDING OUTTTTT
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Gospel Brunch
- When: 12pm-3pm
- Where: Good Times Event Center, Tyler
Good food. Great music. Powerful purpose. Celebrate freedom! Featuring Nancy Michelle Taylor.
Festival in the Park
- When: 12pm-6pm
- Where: Broughton Park, Longview
Food, Music, Children’s Activities, Longview Area Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance Scholarship Presentations, and Historical Juneteenth Information.
Family Fun in the Park
- When: 2pm
- Where: Woldert Park, Tyler
Hosted by the Juneteenth Association of Tyler.
Juneteenth Celebration
- When: 2pm-6pm
- Where: 309 W. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Tyler, TX, United States, Texas 75702
Join us as we celebrate freedom, culture, community, and unity at our Juneteenth Celebration at The Market Place on MLK powered by Empowerment CDC! Great Food • Vendors • Music • Community • Culture
Juneteenth Bike Block Party
- When: 3pm
- Where: Empire Lounge, Tyler
FREE COMMUNITY EVENT! Friday is Bike Night with live DJ, Games & Prizes. Saturday is Bike Block Party with Sound Comp, Games, and free food.
45th Annual James Hooper Memorial Juneteenth Rodeo
- When: 7pm
- Where: Longview Rodeo Arena
Buy Tickets Online - CalicoHeritage.com $25 Advance $30 at Gate. Kids 6 and under FREE.
SATURDAY, 6/21
Father’s Day Dinner Theater
- When: 3pm
- Where: Broughton Recreation Center
Presenting: “Trouble Don’t Last Always”. Hosted by: E’tian Larue
*All dates and information are subject to change. Contact us if there are changes to the schedule or if we left anything out
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