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ARLINGTON JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION
06
MONTH
21
DAY
'25
YEAR
Presented by:
@THE LEVITT PAVILLION
What is Juneteenth?
Juneteenth, a combination of "June" and "nineteenth," has been a day of celebration in Texas for more than 150 years. The day commemorates June 19, 1865, when news of the federal order ending slavery in the United States reached enslaved people in Galveston, Texas—more than two months after the end of the Civil War and more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was issued in January 1863. The observance of Juneteenth is about the journey and achievement of African Americans – from a horrific period of sanctioned enslavement to the pinnacle of human endeavors. We, as a collective community, from all walks of life, are a part of this victory. We celebrate freedom.
Free Event + Impact
Service First Initiatives
Service First Initiatives, Inc.: A 501©(3) nonprofit organization, hosts the Arlington Juneteenth Celebration. Their mission includes improving boys’ lives through academic enrichment, mentoring, business training, and promoting health and wellness. The Juneteenth Celebration is a free event to the public but any donations go directly to serving the young men in the Greater Arlington community. All donations are eligible for a tax deduction.
The Proclamation
Juneteenth Blog & News Segment
Follow The Proclamation for updates about the Arlington Juneteenth Festival, information about Black History, stories about resilience, and more.
THE VENUE
100 W. Abram St. Arlington, TX 76010
LEVITT PAVILION
I-30 coming from the east
Exit Center Street and travel south (right at the stoplight) to Abram Street. The pavilion is at Abram and Center streets.
I-30 coming from the west
Exit Cooper Street and travel south (right) on Cooper to Abram Street. You will turn left (east). The pavilion is at Abram and Center streets.
I-20 (from the east or west)
Exit Cooper Street and travel north to Abram Street. You will turn right (east) on Abram Street. The pavilion is at Abram and Center streets.
Street closures
The streets surrounding the Levitt are typically shut down an hour before the concerts. These streets include Abram at Center Street, Abram at Oak Street and Pecan Street between Abram and Main streets.
Parking
All parking at the Levitt Pavilion is free in the parking lots all around the pavilion. Please look at the map below for available options. In addition to the areas shown below, concert-goers can park in the garage at 101 Center, Pinnacle Corp. on Abram Street east of the Levitt. The Tarrant County Subcourthouse and the Arlington Chamber of Commerce have parking lots a short walk away. Please do NOT park in the AT&T lot at the corner of 300 W. South and 100 S. West streets.
Please be sure to watch for small, private lots that have signs warning about towing. We have made every effort to work with our neighbors around the pavilion to use their parking on concert nights. The lots shown on the map below will not tow your car on concert nights.
COME CELEBRATE!
Plan a trip for yourself, your family, and your friends and join the thousands that will enjoy the food, drinks, & entertainment.