Amarillo will mark Juneteenth with a weeklong celebration dedicated to community empowerment, cultural pride and honoring the legacy of freedom.
Set for June 16 through June 22, the city’s 2025 Juneteenth Empowerment Week will feature educational events, family-friendly activities, and the annual parade and park celebration. Organized around the theme “Locking arms and moving forward,” the schedule is anchored at the Black Historical Cultural Center in the North Heights neighborhood.
In addition, the city of Amarillo will have offices closed Thursday and city services adjusted for the Juneteenth holiday; the full schedule follows below…