Full Program
Daily Schedule
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Flag Raising Celebration — Thursday
June 4, 2026 • Jefferson County Sub Court House
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10:30 AM
Juneteenth Flag Raising Celebration
Jefferson County Sub Court House, Commissioner Precinct 3 — 525 Lakeshore Dr, Port Arthur, TX
Hosted by the African American Cultural Society and the Port Arthur Public Library. Guest Speaker: Dr. Tianna Bruno, assistant professor of Geography specializing in environmental justice. Featuring music, youth performances, vendors, line dancing, food & cold drinks, and fun games.
📞 (409) 985-8838 • (409) 543-0436
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Juneteenth Showdown in Port Town — Saturday
June 6, 2026 • Max Bowl Event Center
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8:30 AM
Weigh-Ins
Max Bowl Event Center — 3500 Regional Dr, Port Arthur, TX 77642
Weigh-ins 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM. Hosted by Lion Hearted Boxing Academy. Texas & Louisiana boxers compete for custom belts — no registration fees. Kids 7 & under free. GA: $15 cash only.
www.visitportarthurtx.com
1:00 PM
1st Bout — Juneteenth Showdown Begins
Max Bowl Event Center — 3500 Regional Dr, Port Arthur, TX 77642
USA Boxing-sanctioned amateur bouts featuring Texas & Louisiana fighters. Custom championship belts awarded. Sponsored by Town & Country Ford, Foundation for Southeast Texas, Joe Louis International Sports Foundation & Port Arthur LNG.
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Miss Juneteenth Beauty Pageant — Saturday
June 13, 2026 • Port Arthur
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TBA
Miss Juneteenth Port Arthur Beauty Pageant 2026
Port Arthur, TX
Pageant categories: Teeny Miss Juneteenth (3–5 yo) • Little Miss Juneteenth (6–9 yo) • Junior Miss Juneteenth (10–14 yo) • Miss Juneteenth (15–18 yo)
📞 (409) 460-3843 • kelliyahkenney@icloud.com
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Freedom Day — Friday
June 19, 2026 • Official Juneteenth Holiday
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TBA
Juneteenth Brunch
Opulence Lounge — Port Arthur, TX
Hosted by Danny Gorrer. A special Juneteenth brunch celebration. Save the date — details TBA.
3:30 PM
Juneteenth Parade
Proctor Street — from Lamar to The Pavilion
The official Port Arthur Juneteenth Parade — floats, community groups, and more marching through the heart of the city. Where Culture, Community & Freedom Unite.
5:00 PM
Kulture Block Party
Pavilion Grounds — Port Arthur, TX
DJ Trill Phill headlines. Hosted by founders Joe Smith & Ash Garner, featuring Krystal Seymoure. Games, bounce houses, live music, food vendors, local vendors & community.
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8th Annual Juneteenth Festival — Saturday
June 20, 2026 • Sgt. Lucian Adams Park
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All Day
8th Annual Juneteenth Festival
Sgt. Lucian Adams Park — Port Arthur, TX
Softball tournament, vendor fair, food, live music, games & DJs. First Pitch: The Turners. DJs: DJ Kenia • DJ Trill Phill • DJ Dee.
Partnering with African American Cultural Society • City of Port Arthur • Mastering Manliness • The Alfred Law Firm • Lionhearted Boxing Academy
