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Community

Volunteer, become a vendor, or sponsor the celebration. There are many ways to be part of this historic event.

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Ways to Get Involved

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Volunteer

Help make the celebration run smoothly. Volunteers are needed for event setup, crowd management, information booths, parade coordination, and more.

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Become a Vendor

Set up shop at the Heritage Festival. We welcome food vendors, artisans, craftspeople, and community organizations. Limited spaces available.

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Sponsor the Event

Partner with the Port Arthur Juneteenth Celebration and connect your organization with thousands of community members across three days.

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Volunteer

Join Our Volunteer Team

Volunteers are the backbone of the Port Arthur Juneteenth Celebration. Whether you can give a few hours or all three days, your help is invaluable.

Event Setup June 18 — 7:00 AM
Parade Coordination June 19 — 8:00 AM
Information Booths All 3 Days
Event Cleanup June 21 — After 9:00 PM
Minimum Age 16 years old

All volunteers receive a commemorative t-shirt and celebration credentials. Training sessions will be held the week before the event.

Volunteer Sign-Up
Fill out the form and our volunteer coordinator will be in touch within 48 hours.
Vendors

Vendor Applications

The Heritage Festival Vendor Market is one of the most anticipated parts of the celebration. We welcome food vendors, artisans, nonprofits, and community organizations.

Food Vendor Space $150 / day
Artisan / Craft Space $75 / day
Nonprofit Table Free
Space Size 10 ft × 10 ft
Setup Time 7:00 AM each day
Application Deadline May 1, 2026

All food vendors must hold a valid Jefferson County food handler permit. Vendors are responsible for their own equipment, tents, and supplies. Electricity hookups are limited — request in your application.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Yes! All major events including the parade, concerts, and festival are free and open to the public. Some special programming may have limited capacity requiring advance registration.
Free parking is available at the Port Arthur Civic Center, nearby city lots, and designated overflow areas. Shuttle service will run from major parking areas to event venues on all three days.
Absolutely. The Port Arthur Juneteenth Celebration is designed for all ages. There will be dedicated children's activity areas, family picnic spaces, and programming suitable for all generations.
Outside food and non-alcoholic beverages are welcome at most outdoor venues. Glass containers are not permitted. Alcohol is not allowed at any public event space. We have a large variety of food vendors available throughout the celebration.
Register on our website to receive email updates. You can also follow us on social media or download the official Port Arthur Juneteenth App for real-time notifications and the full event schedule.
The Port Arthur Juneteenth Celebration is organized by the Port Arthur Cultural Coalition in partnership with the City of Port Arthur, Jefferson County, and Port Arthur ISD, along with dozens of community volunteers and sponsors.