Commemorate Juneteenth in Bryan, TX

Discover the many vibrant ways Bryan, Texas celebrates and honors Juneteenth.

The Brazos Valley African American Heritage And Cultural Society is excited to invite the community & visitors to all the Juneteenth celebrations taking place in Bryan, Texas. Join us in celebrating the holiday with reflection, festivities, food, music & more!

THANKS FOR ATTENDING JUNETEENTH 2023

Thank you for being a part of the Juneteenth celebrations in Bryan, Texas. We are so grateful to have been able to celebrate Juneteenth alongside The Brazos Valley African American Heritage And Cultural Society! Check back here next year for details regarding 2024's festivities.

See our full event calendar and discover more fun things to do in Bryan, Texas!

Bryan got its start as a railroad town more than 150 years ago, and quickly became the agricultural and commercial hub of the Brazos Valley.

As a community built on train tracks and cotton, we know much of Bryan’s early success came from the forced labor & inhumane treatment of enslaved African Americans. On June 19, 1865, word that enslaved Americans had been freed finally reached Texas as Union Major General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston.

Today, we commemorate the occasion with reflection, festivities, food, and music on what is now known as Juneteenth – a federal holiday celebrated on June 19 of each year.

Juneteenth Events

Juneteenth Celebration with African Storyteller Elizabeth Kahura

Thursday, June 15, 2023 | 10:30AM - 11:30AM

Elizabeth Kahura, will share African folklore, culture, and stories through music and interactive storytelling at Clara B. Mounce Public Library. Kahura was born in Kenya and her focus on “knowledge enrichment to the society” makes her stories an inspiration to us all.

Juneteenth Gospel Festival

Thursday, June 15, 2023 | 6PM - 7:30PM

Join the Juneteenth Committee of the Brazos Valley African American Heritage and Cultural Society in an uplifting Juneteenth celebration filled with joyful song, uplifting praise, and captivating dance at Neal Recreation Center.

Juneteenth Celebration at George H.W. Bush Presidential Library & Museum

Friday, June 16, 2023 | 9AM - 11:30AM

Immerse yourself in the Juneteenth celebration alongside acclaimed storyteller, Toni Simmons, as you embark on a captivating journey through African American culture and folklore, all brought to life through mesmerizing storytelling at the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum.

Juneteenth Parade

Saturday, June 17, 2023 | 10AM - 11:30AM

Watch the Juneteenth Parade, organized by the Brazos Valley African American Heritage and Cultural Society, featuring an array of local businesses, organizations, captivating floats, and impressive vehicles.

Juneteenth Celebration in the Park

Saturday, June 17, 2023 | 12PM - 3PM

Following the spectacular Juneteenth Parade, make your way to Sadie Thomas Memorial Park, where an abundance of family-friendly fun awaits.

Juneteenth Blues Fest

Saturday, June 17, 2023 | 6PM - 10PM

Enjoy the vibrant continuation of Juneteenth festivities as Blues Fest takes center stage in Historic Downtown Bryan, with performances by Eugene and Hard 2 Fine.

Juneteenth at the Brazos Valley African American Museum

Monday, June 19, 2023 | 12PM - 5PM

Located in Bryan, TX, the Brazos Valley African American Museum is the official repository of artifacts, oral history, media reports, and other important historical source material for the African Americans who settled and lived in the Brazos Valley of Texas. During the entire month of June admission into the museum is free. Donations are greatly appreciated and will help with the operations of the museum.

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