Juneteenth Events Schedule

"Little Miss Pretty" Juneteenth Pageant

Saturday, April 19, 2008
MLK, Jr., Rec Center
Admission: $5/individual and $8/couple

10th Annual Ms. Juneteenth Pageant

Saturday, May 17, 2008, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Recreation Center
Admission: $5
Download Flyer & Application (PDF)

Music Festival Saturday

Saturday, June 14, 2008, 6:00 p.m.
C. H. Collins Activity Stage in Fred Moore Park.

Gospel Extravaganza

Friday, June 20, 2008
6 p.m.
Fred Moore Park

Bar-B-Que Cook Off

Friday, June 20, 2008, Noon-4 p.m.

Entry fee of $25

$5 for general public to sample food.

Prize awarded by judges for Denton's best bar-b-que!

Setup by 1 p.m.

Judging at 3:30 p.m.

Announcement of winners at 5 p.m. by WFAA Channel 8 News

BaSKETBALL FREE THROW / THREE-POINT SHOOTHOUT

Fred Moore Basketball Court
Friday, June 20, 2008, 6:00 p.m.
$1 per shot.
All ages encouraged to participate.
Contact Trey Logan @ 940-349-8575

Juneteenth GRAND Parade

Saturday, June 21
Check-in and lineup begins at the MLK Recreation Center parking lot at 9:00 a.m.

The parade leaves the Center at 10:00 a.m., winding its way through the southeast Denton neighborhood to Fred Moore Park.

Contact Ms. Washington at 940-349-8575.

Download entry form

Juneteenth CELEBRATION

Saturday, June 21
Fred Moore Park.
The celebration is a day filled with fun and excitement for the whole family. There will be food, music, vendors and booths, children's games, and much more.

Contact Nikole Chew-Jones at 940-349-8575.

Co-ed Softball Tournament

Saturday, June 21
Fred Moore Park
Entry fee - $100
Co-ed softball team competition. Double elimination tournament.
Call Bobby Givens at 940-349-8575.

BASKETBALl Tournament

Saturday, June 21
Fred Moore Park Basketball Court
Entry fees:
$75/team: Ages 16 and up
$50/team: Ages 8-15
Pre-registration deadline is June 10.
Double elimination tournament.
Call Bobby Givens at 940-349-8575.

MUSIC FESTIVAL SATURDAY

Saturday, June 28, 6:00 p.m.
C. H. Collins Activity Stage in Fred Moore Park.
Join us for music and more!

Call 940-349-8575.

Our Sponsors

PLATINUM SPONSORS

The Bridge Church

GOLD SPONSORS

SILVER SPONSORS

Council Member Charlye Heggins

Denton Police Department

SUPPORTERS

Denton Area Teacher’s Credit Union

Texas Woman’s University

Freese & Nichols, Inc.

Mayor Perry McNeill

Council Member Chris Watts

Council Member Pete Kamp

Council Member Jack Thomson

Dr. Glenna Harris

Dr. Marc Wilson

Judge Darlene Whitten

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