A Juneteenth banner. (USAG- Humphreys/Flickr)
Dallas celebrates Juneteenth 2025 with freedom walks, artist showcases, and entrepreneur events. Community festivities from June 14-19.
The city of Dallas is gearing up for an extraordinary celebration of Juneteenth in 2025 with a series of community-focused events that combine health, culture, and entrepreneurship. From freedom walks to artist showcases, the city is offering multiple ways for residents to commemorate this significant historical milestone while building stronger community connections.
MLK Center’s 4K Freedom Walk kicks off Juneteenth celebrations
The Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center will launch the festivities with their Juneteenth 4K Walk & Festival on Saturday, June 14. This wellness-focused event runs from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., beginning with registration, followed by an opening ceremony at 9:00 a.m., and the walk starting at 9:30 a.m. The day continues with a free community festival featuring live entertainment, vendor booths, and family activities.
Community service
On June 15, Fair Park will host a comprehensive community service initiative as part of the Fair Park Juneteenth Festival of Service, focusing on revitalizing and beautifying the Mill City area of South Dallas. This volunteer-driven effort welcomes participation from organizations, nonprofits, churches, and community stakeholders who want to make a meaningful impact. The day-long service project includes cleanup campaigns, beautification efforts, landscaping activities, and mural painting designed to enhance neighborhood pride and foster community connections.
Arts and cultural programming
The Fair Park Juneteenth Festival of Service on June 15 will also feature diverse cultural programming alongside community service activities. The celebration extends from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. at the Fair Park Automobile Building and Amphitheater, offering attendees opportunities to experience visual art installations, live entertainment, local vendor markets, and performances throughout the day. This free community festival provides a platform for local artists and performers to showcase their talents while celebrating Juneteenth’s historical significance.
Entrepreneurship and business development events
Per Visit Dallas, on June 19 from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., the DEC Network will host “Amplify” at their Southern Dallas location at 3560 W Camp Wisdom Road. This Juneteenth celebration focuses specifically on connecting and commemorating BIPOC business owners and entrepreneurs. Attendees will have opportunities to hear from expert creators and innovators across various industries, participate in engaging activities, and learn how The DEC Network supports entrepreneurs of color in their respective fields. The event serves as both a networking opportunity and a celebration of diverse entrepreneurship within the Dallas community.
Interested participants for any of these events should register online for the Freedom Walk or through the respective event organizers for other activities.
This story was generated in part by AI and edited by the COURIER DFW staff. This article first appeared on Good Info News Wire and is republished here under a Creative Commons license.
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