DSP Presents Juneteenth Weekend 2017

Although similar to Black Pride Weekend, Juneteenth Weekend is a staple in Dallas, Texas celebrating the life, love and culture of the Black LGBT community. This weekend of events is Dallas’ only LGBT celebration during National Pride Month, the month of June as designated by President Barack Obama. Juneteenth weekend also focuses on the intersectionality of communities who identify as Black and LGBT and creates a space to affirm and celebrate both identities free of judgment, stigma, discrimination and shame. Because of the significance of Juneteenth in the State of Texas, this weekend and festival has become larger than a celebration of individuals, but in turn a celebration of the collective community with the cornerstone being the Black Family unit. The weekend of events includes Lunch-n-Learns, social events, unique club/bar nights, and special celebrity guests with the cornerstone of the weekend being the Juneteenth Unity Festival on Saturday, June 17, 2017.

The Juneteenth Unity Festival and Concert is a multi-purpose event designed to celebrate the life, love, and culture of Dallas’ Black LGBT communities as well as create an avenue for awareness, education and screenings for HIV, HCV, and HBV. Participants will be able to enjoy the vendors market which will showcase business and resources specific to the Black LGBT community including but not limited to local sexual health resources, pharmaceutical companies, LGBT-owned businesses, and other businesses that cater to these communities. Additionally, participants will enjoy the display of local, regional, and national LBGT and ally talent including live music performances, dance, creative expression, and spoken-word/poetry.

Tentative Schedule:

Wednesday, June 14, 2017

Pre-Juneteenth Party

Marty’s LIVE

4207 Maple Ave

Dallas, TX 75219

10 PM-2AM

Thursday, June 15, 2017

Tekilas

10945 Composite Drive

Dallas, TX 75220

11 PM-3 AM

Club Babylon- After Hours

Harry Hines Blvd

Dallas, TX

2 AM- 6 AM

Friday, June 16, 2017

Lunch and Learn

Marriott Suite

2493 North Stemmons Freeway

Dallas, TX 75207

12 PM- 2 PM

Juneteenth Welcome Reception

Marriott Suites

2493 North Stemmons Freeway

Dallas, TX 75207

8 PM-11 PM

Marty’s LIVE

4207 Maple Ave

Dallas, TX 75219

11 PM- 2 AM

Tekilas -(L)gbt

10945 Composite Drive

Dallas, TX 75220

11 PM-3 AM

Club Babylon (After Hours)

Harry Hines Blvd

Dallas, TX

2 AM- 6 AM

Saturday, June 17, 2017

Juneteenth Unity Festival and Pool Party

Cedar Canyon Dude Ranch

Houston School Rd.

Lancaster, TX

3 PM- 12 AM

Saturday Night Mega Party

TBA

11 PM-3 AM

PartyGirls Bad and Bougie Party (L)gbt

Marriott Suites

2493 North Stemmons Freeway

Dallas, TX 75207

10 PM-2 AM

Club Babylon- After Hours

Harry Hines Blvd

Dallas, TX

12 AM- 4 AM

Sunday, June 18, 2017

Juneteenth Unity BBQ (Free)

Bachman Lake Park

Northwest Highway

Dallas, TX

3 PM-7 PM

DTX King’s Pride Day Party

TBA

6 PM-10 PM

UBE presents B.L.U. Skate Party

Southern Skates

2939 E Leadbetter Rd.

Dallas, TX 75216

Tekilas

10945 Composite Drive

Dallas, TX 75220

9 PM-2 AM