Mayor Turner to Host Juneteenth Parade & Emancipation Park Rededication Celebration

"I expect everyone in Acres Homes to be there," said Mayor Turner.

The Parade will take place beginning at 10 a.m. It will start at the Acres Homes Multi-Service Center, 6719 W. Montgomery, head north on W. Montgomery, turn left on Dolly Wright and end at Greater Zion Missionary Baptist Church, 1620 Dolly Wright. West Montgomery will be closed along the route during the duration of the parade.

The parade will feature marching bands, dancers, schools, non-profit organizations, cars and motorcycles, floats, horses and more!

"Dozens of people are participating in the Juneteenth Parade," said Mayor Turner. "Come out to hear the music, watch the drill teams, enjoy the many vehicles, both horse-powered and horse-drawn. Come out and support our school kids and community groups and wave to your family and friends as they march by."

IF YOU GO:

Emancipation Park Rededication and Juneteenth Celebration

Join City of Houston, Houston Parks Department and Project Partners

Saturday, June 17th

and

Monday, June 19th 2017

10:00am - 5:00pm both dates

Rededication Program is on June 17th at 11:00 a.m. Emancipation Park

3018 Emancipation Avenue formerly Dowling street

More about the Rededication Ceremony: The Houston Parks and Recreation Department invites you to join Mayor Sylvester Turner, the OST/Almeda Redevelopment Authority-Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 7, the Emancipation Park Conservancy, and HPARD staff for the grand rededication of this historic park on Saturday, June 17, 2017! Emancipation Park is located in the Third Ward at 3018 Emancipation Avenue (formerly Dowling Street) 77004.

For more information, visit www.houstonspecialevents.org.