Commemorate Juneteenth in Bryan, TX
Discover the many 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!
Juneteenth History in the Brazos Valley
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 and 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, marking what is now known as Juneteenth, a federal holiday celebrated on June 19 each year.
Juneteenth Events
Juneteenth at the Brazos Valley African American Museum
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. Experience Friday or Saturday during Juneteenth weekend.
Juneteenth Blues Fest
Saturday, June 13, 2026 | 6PM - 10PM
Enjoy a continuation of Juneteenth festivities as Blues Fest takes center stage at Palace Theater in Historic Downtown Bryan! Breathe in the fresh air at this outdoor amphitheater while talented musicians grace the stage, playing soulful blues songs.
Juneteenth Gospel Explosion
Thursday, June 18, 2026 | 6PM - 8:30PM
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. Get ready to show off your vocals and dance moves by joining in with harmonious melodies and rhythms.
Juneteenth Parade
Saturday, June 20, 2026 | 10AM - 2:30PM
📍 Starting Location: Kemp-Carver Elementary School (750 Bruin Trce)
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. Join the community in cheering on parade participants in this Juneteenth celebration, honoring and supporting Black-owned businesses and organizations in the Bryan-College Station area. The parade will begin at Kemp-Carver Elementary School and go down Martin Luther King Jr. St. to Sadie Thomas Memorial Park.
Juneteenth Celebration in the Park
Saturday, June 20, 2026 | 10AM - 2:30PM
Following the spectacular Juneteenth Parade, make your way to Sadie Thomas Memorial Park, where an abundance of family-friendly fun awaits.
Map of Juneteenth Celebrations
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Juneteenth Gospel Festival
Neal Recreation Center
Get DirectionsExperience a Gospel Festival at Neal Recreation Center kicking off local Juneteenth celebrations.
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Juneteenth Parade
Kemp-Carver Elementary School
Get DirectionsThe parade will begin at 10:00AM, and the route will run from Kemp-Carver Elementary School to Sadie Thomas Memorial Park.
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Celebration In The Park
Sadie Thomas Memorial Park
Get DirectionsCelebrate Juneteenth at Sadie Thomas Memorial Park following the Juneteenth Parade!
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Juneteenth Blues Fest
Get DirectionsBlues Fest will be set-up block party style at the north end of Main Street in the grass lots located along 21st Street. Bring your own chairs and get ready to celebrate!
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