Gladewater MLK/Juneteenth Committee

06/13/2026

See you tomorrow 👋🏽

06/12/2026

Soon-to-be sixth grader Kinsleigh Gordon will proudly wear the Miss Juneteenth sash Saturday morning. She's the first honoree for the local MLK/Juneteenth Committee, celebrating 20 years when their Gladewater Juneteenth Car Parade rolls out through downtown at 10 a.m. June 13. Cierra Mayes is the ru...

06/12/2026

🎉☀️ TOMORROW IS THE DAY! ☀️🎉

Join us as we celebrate the 20th Anniversary of Gladewater Juneteenth! Come out and enjoy a day filled with community, fellowship, music, fun, and celebration as we honor the rich history and significance of Juneteenth.

🚗 Parade begins at 10:00 AM in Downtown Gladewater
🌳 Followed by a Community Picnic at Weldon Bumblebee Park

Bring your family, friends, lawn chairs, and your community spirit! We’ll have food, music, and activities for everyone to enjoy.

🍋 Need something cool to beat the Texas heat? Be sure to stop by and support our vendors who will be selling refreshing lemonade, delicious ice cream, and tasty Sno Cones!

Let’s celebrate freedom, culture, and community together. We can’t wait to see you there!

❤️💛💚

06/08/2026

🎉 Congratulations again to our very first Gladewater Miss Juneteenth, Kinsleigh Gordon, and Second Runner-Up, Cierra Mayes! 👑❤️💛💚

Join us this Saturday as these young ladies make their first official appearance during the Gladewater Juneteenth Car Parade!

📍 Parade lineup begins at the corner of Commerce St. & Center St.
🕙 Parade starts at 10:00 AM

The parade route will travel down Commerce Street to Main Street and continue to Bumblebee Park.

Following the parade, everyone is invited to our Family Picnic in the Park until 2:00 PM featuring:
🍔 Free Food
🎶 Music
🏰 Bounce House
🎉 Family Fun & More!

Thank you to all the young ladies who participated and everyone who voted and supported this event. Proceeds will go toward scholarships for our youth.

Come celebrate freedom, culture, and community with us! ✊🏾

06/04/2026

Order your shirts today! Deadline to order is June 7th to get them by the Juneteenth celebration on the 13th.

06/04/2026

Who will be the first Gladewater Miss Juneteenth?

🌟 VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE GLADEWATER MISS JUNETEENTH CONTESTANT! 🌟

Support our amazing young ladies as they compete in the Gladewater Miss Juneteenth Pageant! Every vote helps support scholarships, community programs, and the continued celebration of our history, culture, and future. ❤️🖤💚

🗳️ Votes are ONLY $1 per vote! $5=5 votes, $10=10 votes

Here’s how to vote:
✅ Use the official voting link https://forms.gle/Z9dq5XL8sK35HciEA
✅ Send your votes through a member of the committee
✅ Or vote directly through your favorite contestant
✅ Vote now until June 5th.

Every dollar makes a difference and every vote shows encouragement for these outstanding young ladies working hard to represent our community with pride and excellence.

Thank you for supporting the Gladewater Juneteenth Scholarship Fund and helping us celebrate 20 years of tradition, leadership, and community! ✨

05/29/2026

Juneteenth season is here! ❤️🖤💚

If you’re looking for ways to celebrate freedom, culture, history, and community, there are several Juneteenth celebrations happening across the area. From parades and pageants to festivals, concerts, food, family activities, and educational events, this is a time to come together and honor the journey and contributions of African Americans.

Be sure to support local events, Black-owned vendors, community organizations, and the people working hard to keep the spirit and history of Juneteenth alive for the next generation.

Freedom is worth celebrating. ✊🏾

05/28/2026

Today the Gladewater MLK/Juneteenth Committee proudly presented two special scholarship awards in the amount of $500 each to two outstanding young leaders — Aubry Floyd and Micah Timmons.

Aubry and Micah, we encourage you to continue walking boldly toward your dreams, using your gifts to uplift others and make your community proud. Congratulations! 🎓

05/28/2026

📣 GRAND MARSHAL ANNOUNCEMENT 📣

The Gladewater MLK/Juneteenth Committee is proud to announce Ms. Deborah Pike and Mr. Charles “BoBo” Gordon as the Grand Marshals of the 20th Anniversary Gladewater Juneteenth Parade!

Ms. Deborah Pike was instrumental in organizing the very first Juneteenth celebrations in the Gladewater community, helping establish a tradition that has brought generations together in unity, remembrance, education, and celebration for the past 20 years. Her dedication and commitment to preserving the history and meaning of Juneteenth have left a lasting impact on our community.

Joining her as Grand Marshal is Mr. Charles “BoBo” Gordon, a longtime Gladewater ISD bus driver, devoted husband and father, and faithful servant to the Gladewater community. Known for his kindness, dependability, and years of service to the children and families of Gladewater, Mr. Gordon has touched countless lives through his dedication and community spirit.

As we celebrate this historic 20th Anniversary milestone, we are honored to recognize both Ms. Deborah Pike and Mr. Charles “BoBo” Gordon for their leadership, service, and unwavering commitment to the Gladewater community.

Please join us in celebrating and honoring our Grand Marshals during the Gladewater Juneteenth Parade, June 13th at 10:00 AM downtown Gladewater, as we continue the legacy of unity, heritage, and community pride.

❤️🖤💚 Happy 20th Anniversary Gladewater Juneteenth Celebration! ❤️🖤

05/25/2026