Juneteenth Celebrations Kick Off in La Grange

A Pre-Juneteenth Celebration took place on the Courthouse Square in La Grange Saturday, June 8, pictured above. Festivities included speakers, Gospel singers and a youth fasion show. The Unity in the Community Juneteenth Committee will host three days of events in La Grange this weekend, beginning with a Gospel Night at Randolph Center on Friday, June 13, beginning at 6 p.m. A Juneteenth Parade will take place in La Grange on Saturday starting at 11 a.m. at H-E-B, followed by a meal at the Randolph Center. A Community Fellowship Service will take place Sunday at the Randolph Center with guest speaker Pastor Austin Jones. Schulenburg will celebrate Juneteenth on the actual holiday, June 19, with a community gathering at Wolters Park from 2-6 p.m. Festivities will include a bike parade, music, bingo, dominos, door prizes and a complimentary barbecue meal.