Tag: Juneteenth 2021

Fountain in Blytheville

Blytheville Events

Blytheville residents can celebrate Juneteenth be attending a parade, outdoor movie theater or a vaccination clinic.

Camden Arkansas Downtown

Camden Events

Camden is marking Juneteenth with a series of events June 18-20. Activities include a parade, block party, tailgate and car show.

Crossett welcome sign

Crossett Events

The Crossett Juneteenth Committee is hosting an afternoon of fun, food and games at the E.C. Crossett Youth Center June 19. 

DeWitt nature park and bridge

DeWitt Events

DeWitt’s family-friendly celebration of Juneteenth includes music, food and a parade.

Dumas Arkansas welcome sign

Dumas Events

The Arkansas Martin Luther King Jr. Commission is hosting a Juneteenth Celebration at Dumas High School.

El Dorado Events

The Coalition of Black Professionals and the “Anxiety is a Mutha” podcast are hosting a Black Business Expo and the B.O.L.D. Awards in June 18-19 in El Dorado.

Hot Springs Events

The Hot Springs MLK/Juneteenth Committee is hosting a celebration from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Historic Farmers Market on Orange Street.

Lake Village

Lake Village Events

Arkansas State University is inviting the public to gather on the front steps of the Lakeport Plantation Home in Lake Village June 19 for a reading of the Emancipation Proclamation and the Thirteenth Amendment.

lonoke water tower

Lonoke Events

The Carver Alumni Association is hosting a one-day event June 19 at Lonoke City Park to celebrate Juneteenth.

gardens at Magnolia

Magnolia Events

United Community Organization is hosting several events to celebrate Juneteenth including a candlelight vigil, parade and Gospel concert.

Parkin welcome sign

Parkin Events

Deep fried Twinkies and cotton candy will be available at a Juneteenth celebration in Parkin that’s raising money for the Alzheimer’s Association.

Pocahantas Events

The Eddie Mae Herron Center and Museum is hosting a Juneteenth community celebration starting at 9 a.m. June 19 in Pocahontas.

Russellville Events

There are two Juneteenth celebrations in Russellville this year — one James Park and one at the Depot Park in Downtown Russellville.

Lake Springdale

Springdale Events

Music Moves is partnering with Interform to host Freedom Festival June 20 in downtown Springdale.

Texarkana Events

Texarkana is celebrating Juneteenth with a Best Sweet Potato Pie Contest, basketball tournament, and a Spades and Dominoes tournament.