SAN ANTONIO, TX (June 18, 2025) — San Antonio is preparing to honor Juneteenth, the federal holiday passed into law in 2021 commemorating the end of slavery in the United States, with a vibrant series of events across the city. From educational tours and genealogy sessions to block parties and yoga, these gatherings offer residents and visitors a chance to celebrate African American history, resilience, and culture through community connection and meaningful experiences.

Here’s a look at this year’s lineup of Juneteenth events happening in San Antonio:

Thursday, June 19 – Official Juneteenth Day

🎇 Juneteenth Celebration at True Vision Church
📍 2826 Ackerman Road
🕖 7 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Celebrate with live music, food trucks, and a fireworks display in a festive evening of community gathering.

⛳ Juneteenth Annual Golf Tournament
📍 Canyon Springs Golf Club, 24405 Wilderness Oak
🕣 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Benefiting the Miller Child Development Center, this tournament supports the official Juneteenth Festival. Green fees: $175. [Registration required]

🧘 Juneteenth Meets International Yoga Day at Civic Park
📍 Civic Park at Hemisfair
🕙 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
A free yoga session recognizing both Juneteenth and International Day of Yoga, part of a citywide wellness initiative.

🚶 Opal’s Walk for Freedom (Virtual)
🕕 6:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Walk 2.5 miles virtually with Dr. Opal Lee, “Grandmother of Juneteenth,” to represent the 2.5 years it took for freedom to reach the last enslaved people in Texas. [Registration required]

Saturday, June 21 – Weekend of Celebration

🚌 Black History Bus Tours by SA Black History Tours
📍 Departs from Carver Library, 3350 E. Commerce St.
🕙 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. & 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Visit iconic Black historical landmarks including the Carver Cultural Community Center and Ella Austin Orphanage. [Tickets required for both sessions]

🧬 African American Genealogy Presentation
📍 Carver Library, 3350 E. Commerce St.
🕙 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
A free workshop to guide attendees in tracing their African American ancestry. [Registration required]

💚 Community Mental Health Forum
📍 E. Thurman Walker Sports Complex, 314 Eross St.
🕘 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Presented by Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, this free panel discussion addresses mental health across generations with caregivers, professionals, and advocates.

🧘 Rise and Thrive Wellness Session
📍 Crockett Park, 1300 N. Main Ave
🕖 7 a.m. – 10 a.m.
Start your morning with yoga, a community run, and hip-hop step aerobics as part of the Juneteenth Block Party festivities.

🎉 Juneteenth Block Party
📍 Crockett Park
🕒 3 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Enjoy a free, family-friendly event with live music, food, vendors, and community resources.

A Time to Reflect and Celebrate

Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, when enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, were finally informed of their freedom—more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation. Today, it’s both a moment of remembrance and a celebration of Black culture, excellence, and progress.

For more information and to register for select events, visit bexarcountyjuneteenth.com or follow participating organizations on social media.