On Thursday, June 19th, Dr. Opal Lee will complete her annual 2.5-mile walk to recognize the 2.5 years it took for the news and enforcement of freedom to reach the enslaved people in Texas.
Now a national holiday, Juneteenth celebrates the freedom gained when slavery was abolished all across the country. Unity Unlimited and Ms. Opal continue her walks to educate the nation on the importance of understanding that freedom is for everyone.
Join a team or create a team by registering today and starting a team. Then ask your family and friends to join you in Fort Worth's renown cultural district for a day of unity and fun.
We have a limited number of seats for our senior citizens and mobility challenged. Be sure to register to ride the shuttles that will follow the walkers.
Finally, you may not want to walk but still want to enjoy the day of freedom with great live music and community engagement. Purchase a spectator ticket and T-shirt separately and join in the fun on the 50-yard line of Farrington Field.
Most events will be centered around Farrington Field – both before and after the walk. However, Montgomery Street and Lancaster Ave. will be completely closed for the walk.
