A Week of Music, Art, and Parade: Denton's Juneteenth Celebration Returns to Fred Moore Park
Denton's free Juneteenth celebration runs June 17–20 with a parade, gospel concert, art opening, financial workshop, and more.
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Denton Marks 160 Years of Freedom With a Full Week of Juneteenth Celebrations
From Fred Moore Park to the Greater Denton Arts Council, the city's 2026 Juneteenth lineup spans parades, gospel, art, and community fellowship.
Denton Juneteenth 2026 Brings Four Days of Celebration to Fred Moore Park
Denton's Juneteenth festival returns June 17–20 at Fred Moore Park with a parade, gospel concert, poetry slam, softball, and more.
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Denton's Juneteenth Week Brings History, Gospel, and Family Fun to Fred Moore Park
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Every Saturday, Denton County Historical Park Becomes the City's Living Room
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A Gospel Stage at Fred Moore Park and an Art Opening on Hickory Street: Denton's Juneteenth Week Takes Shape
Denton's week-long Juneteenth celebration runs June 16–21, anchored by a gospel concert, an art exhibit opening, a parade, and a picnic for older adults.
A Denton Memorial Day Weekend with Three Different Reasons to Stay Local
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Twilight Tunes: Texas Bluescrew Takes the Denton Square Stage Thursday May 21
The free weekly Twilight Tunes concert series on the Denton Square brings Texas Bluescrew to the courthouse lawn Thursday, May 21 at 6:30 p.m. — the second of three May shows in the long-running summer series.
Summer Unlocked Market Takes Over Andersons Eatery and Distillery on May 30
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