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Juneteenth events happening in your neighborhood
By Shardae LaRae at KXXV (ABC 25) News
· June 19, 2026
· 2 min read
Several local organizations are gathering throughout the weekend to recognize Juneteenth. Here are details on the events happening in Central Texas and the Brazos Valley.Central Texas The Waco NAACP will host its Juneteenth Community Block Party on Saturday, June 20, at Wilbert Austin Park in Wac...
Key takeaway The 2026 A Taste of Southern Soul Juneteenth Festival will take place June 19-20 at Brazos Park East in Waco, celebrating Juneteenth through music, food, culture, and community fellowship with support from local sponsors.
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Category: parks ·
Published: June 19, 2026 ·
Source: KXXV (ABC 25) News ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? Several local organizations are gathering throughout the weekend to recognize Juneteenth. Here are details on the events happening in Central Texas and the Brazos Valley.Central Texas The Waco NAACP will host its Juneteenth Community Block Party on Saturday, June 20, at Wilbert Austin Park in Wac...
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