HOUSTON — KHOU 11 is proud to be the media partner for the Emancipation Park Juneteenth 2023 Celebration on Saturday.
It includes a music festival with performances by several big names, including the legendary SOS Band.
KHOU 11’s Len Cannon and Mia Gradney will be there and will have a sneak peed at this year’s documentary, Juneteenth 1965-2023: Freedom to Learn.
The historic park, which was acquired by people who had just come out of enslavement, continues to be a beacon for what Juneteenth represents.
“They knew that they had to have a space where they could gather and create commerce, enjoy and celebrate their freedoms,” Ramon Manning, Board Chairman for the Emancipation Park Conservancy said.
It’s going on from 3 p.m. until 10 p.m. The event is free to anyone.
Staying safe while at the Juneteenth celebration
Many are concerned about how the weather will affect the festivities.
“A lot of water, you gotta hydrate,” Manning said.
Visitors are asked to stay hydrated, and the festival will provide METRO and Harris County cooling busses, as well as, cooling zones, first responders and plenty of water.