Celebrate Freedom and Culture at Garland's Juneteenth Festival

Trouble viewing email? Click here You are subscribed to this newsletter as: ignoble.experiment@arconati.us SHARE Event Info Learn More MORE PROMOTIONS Join Garland's Juneteenth Celebration on June 15, 2024, from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM in Downtown Garland Square. This event honors the emancipation of enslaved African Americans with a vibrant mix of music, art, and community spirit. Highlights include: • Live Music with Wanda King Big Blues Band: Wanda King, daughter of blues legend Freddie King, brings her soulful blues, captivating audiences with her powerful performances. • Tea Cake Competition: Bakers can showcase their skills, with entries accepted through June 3. Judging will be based on texture, sweetness, presentation, and the satisfying snap of the cake. • Art Exhibits: Featuring entries from local talent from Garland and North Texas. The exhibit will be displayed during the celebration and later at Epiphany Gallery and Fields Rec Center. The categories highlight local talent from Garland and North Texas. • Juneteenth Exhibit - A Series of Firsts: This exhibit honors Garland's Black community leaders. The 2024 honorees include Evan Walker, Garland ISD's first Rhodes Scholar and first Black Female West Point Cadet, and Ricky Pierce, the first Black NBA player from GISD. Celebrate Garland's dedication to music, culture, and community at the Juneteenth festivities. Enjoy talented musicians, rich history, and creativity. Go to VisitGarlandTX.com for more information. FOLLOW Manage Profile | Unsubscribe To ensure you receive our emails, please add inbox@dallasobserver-insider.com to your address book. You are receiving this advertisement newsletter because you have signed up on our website or at an event, participated in a promotion, or purchased a ticket to an event. Thank you for your patronage. © 2024 Dallas Observer, LP. All rights reserved. 2030 Main Street, Ste. 410 Dallas, TX 75201