Plus, a proposed boutique hotel in the Stockyards.
 
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Commemorate Juneteenth in Fort Worth
Opal Lee's walk for freedom banner.
Celebrate Freedom Day with Opal Lee. Photo by @darryl2golden
Juneteenth is on Monday, June 19, commemorating the day in 1865 when institutional slavery was abolished in the US, nearly two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation.

This week marks two years since Juneteenth was announced as a federal holiday — the first national holiday to be signed into law since MLK Day in 1983.

None of this would have been possible without Fort Worth’s own Opal Lee — AKA the Grandmother of Juneteenth — who worked tirelessly to bring national recognition to the historic day

Here’s our guide to commemorating the holiday around Fort Worth.

Photo of Joe Biden signing the Juneteenth bill.

President Joe Biden signed the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act on June 17, 2021 with Opal Lee standing by his side. | Photo courtesy of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas

Saturday, June 17

Juneteenth Parade of Freedom | Sycamore Park
The parade starts at 12 p.m., followed by a 3-on-3 basketball tournament, art exhibits, gaming competitions, and a kids’ zone.

Annual Juneteenth Commem-ART-ration | Como Community Center
Express yourself through painting, spoken word, or Afrobeat dancing from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Bill Pickett Rodeo | Cowtown Coliseum
The invitational rodeo showcases Black Western heritage and the significance of Black cowboys + cowgirls. Show times are 1:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

Juneteenth: Then & Now | Fort Worth Public Library - Ella Mae Shamblee
Stop by the library at 1 p.m. to hear a presentation by Donald Payton — renowned genealogist, historian, and civil rights activist — as he tells stories about the early history of Juneteenth.

Sunday, June 18

Juneteenth Jubilee | Texas Wesleyan University
The free event starting at 2 p.m. will feature African dancers, a bounce house, a fashion show, and local vendors, plus a live art auction.

Monday, June 19

Opal Lee’s Walk for Freedom | Evans Plaza
Walk with Opal Lee for her annual 2.5-mile walk, recognizing the 2.5 years it took for freedom to reach all enslaved people in the US.

Juneteenth at the Garden | Fort Worth Botanic Garden
Honor the holiday with a stroll in the garden and enjoy free admission from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Mama Angie's
 
Events
Friday, June 16
  • Spirits Tasting 101: Whiskey | Friday, June 16 | 7-9 p.m. | Blackland Distillery, 2616 Weisenberger St., Fort Worth | $75 | Experience a guided tasting of Blackland’s whiskey products while learning how to taste spirits like the experts.
  • Hot Sounds of Summer | Friday, June 16 | 7:30 p.m. | Mayor Vera Calvin Plaza, 141 W. Renfro St., Burleson | Free | Bring your own chairs for this summer concert series with live music from “Le Freak.”
Saturday, June 17
  • Youth Fishing Tournament | Saturday, June 17 | 8 a.m.-12 p.m. | Greenbriar Community Center, 5200 Hemphill St., Fort Worth | Free | Local anglers provide all the equipment + the lake will be stocked with catfish for kids ages 3-16 to reel ‘em in.
  • Father’s Day BBQ & Whiskey Pairings | Saturday, June 17 | 5-9 p.m. | Blackland Distillery, 2616 Weisenberger St., Fort Worth | $45-$60 | Enjoy an exclusive menu from Brix Barbecue masterfully paired with craft cocktails and optional Blackland whiskey flights.
Sunday, June 18
  • Father’s Day Goat Yoga | Sunday, June 18 | 10-11 a.m. | Martin House Brewing Company, 220 S. Sylvania Ave., Fort Worth | $20-$32 | Nothing like celebrating dads with a brew and the kiddos.
Monday, June 19
  • Dragonflies and Damselflies | Monday, June 19 | 9-10 a.m. | Nature Center - Murray James Auditorium, 9601 Fossil Ridge Rd., Fort Worth | $0-$5 | Venture out across the refuge looking for these fast-flying insects.
Tuesday, June 20
  • Yoga in the Park | Tuesday, June 20 | 5:30-6:15 p.m. | Burnett Park, 501 W. 7th St., Fort Worth | Free | Bring your own mat to this outdoor yoga flow designed for all skill levels.
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News Notes
Trending
  • The Café — a Haltom City diner with a life-size statue of Marilyn Monroe — will be transformed into a Dickey’s Barbecue Pit. New owner Felinda Jarmon plans to transform the 1987 landmark at 3113 Denton Highway into a fast-service barbecue joint with breakfast and homestyle fries. (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)
Development
  • A new four-story boutique hotel could come to the Stockyards. The proposed hotel at 2412 Clinton Ave. would have 30 guest rooms, a pool, a lounge, and an interior courtyard. Developer Graham Ltd. is awaiting approval to exceed the allowable 40-ft building height by 14 feet.
Arts
Drink
  • Start your day off right with a free coffee from Hustleblendz, located in the container ship development in the Near Southside. Customers can stop by from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. this morning for one free cup of joe and live music. The special is provided by WFAA.
Biz
  • Reata’s general manager Russell Kirkpatrick left the downtown restaurant and is now working with chef Marcus Paslay of Mercado Juarez Cafes. Russell will serve as operations director for the two Mercado Juarez restaurants in Fort Worth and Arlington. He worked with Reata for 18 years.
Plan Ahead
  • This one’s for the plant lovers — on Thursday, June 22, the Kimpton Harper Hotel is hosting a pop-up with The Plant Project to transform Refinery 714 into a garden oasis. From 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., guests can sip on prosecco and shop at the pop-up market in the penthouse lounge.
Watch
  • Here’s your daily dose of cuteness from the Fort Worth Zoo. Three-month-old elephant Travis is enjoying his first Texas summer by cooling off with a sprinkler in the Elephant Springs habitat. Meanwhile, Predators of Asia & Africa will reopen to the public next Thursday, June 22.
Eat
  • Have a party to plan? Whether it’s a family get-together, special dinner, or corporate event, Mama Angie’s Private Party Room or Patio just might be the perfect spot. Learn more about event rentals (and mouth-watering fajita platters) online.*
Wellness
Pets

🐶 Round of ap-paws for these doggie menus

5 restaurants with special dog menus
FTW-Mutts Canine Cantina
Don’t let your dogs feel left out next time you grab a bite to eat. | Photo provided by Mutts Canine Cantina
If you’re anything like us, you probably bring your fur baby with you everywhere you can. Next time you’re out eating, stop by these local restaurants with special dog menus.

MELT Ice Creams, Multiple locations
Cool off with ice cream for you + your dog with a six-pack of frozen coconut and peanut butter doggie bones.

Fort Brewery and Pizza, Near Southside
Get your pup dinner from the Mutt Menu featuring miniature meatballs on a bed of mashed potatoes or a bowl of scrambled eggs with wild-caught salmon.

Woodshed Smokehouse, University
Treat your furry companion to a rawhide bone dipped in pit master fat or the peanut butter bone from the Pup Menu.

Mutts Canine Cantina, Clearfork
The Woof Menu features items like the Pupsicle made with frozen peanut butter + beef broth and the beef frank Doggie Dog.

Lazy Dog, Euless
The reader-recommended spot has a pooch-friendly patio and pup menu featuring a grilled hamburger patty bowl with brown rice and veggies.
Explore 30+ dog-friendly places
 
Answered

“Who should be on the Mt. Rushmore of Fort Worth?”
FTW-Mt. Rushmore Fort Worth

We wanted to challenge the AI bot ChatGPT to see if it aligns with what true Fort Worthians think.

And, believe it or not — the top four answers chosen by our readers were the same leaders selected by ChatGPT.

Amon G. Carter ranked first with the most votes, followed by Sid Richardson, Van Cliburn, and Quanah Parker. Opal Lee, John Peter Smith, Ed Bass, and Burk Burnett were close behind.
The Wrap
 
Rebecca McRobbie

Today’s edition by:
Rebecca
From the editor
As much as I love walking to local restaurants with my dog, the concrete can be unbearable as the temperature continues to rise. Accessories like these Nonslip Dog Booties can protect your fur baby’s feet from the heat, but they’ll no doubt take some getting used to.
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