You are invited to march in the annual City of SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Historical Juneteenth Parade on Thursday, June 19! Students, staff and community will march behind the SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ ISD Juneteenth banner along with the All-Star Band under the direction of Northeast Early College High SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Band Director, Rory Guice.
Where to Meet:
Please arrive by 9 a.m. at the Rising Star Baptist Church located at 1710 E. 20th St, SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½, TX 78722. We will walk together to the parade entrance.
Length of Parade:
The parade will begin at 10 a.m. The parade route is approximately 1.2 miles. We will reach the end of the parade route at approximately 11:30 a.m. If you park at the church, the bus will take you back immediately following the parade. You also have the option to attend the Juneteenth Park Festival at the Rosewood and Boggy Creek Park located at the end of the parade.
***Transportation to and from the parade is the responsibility of each parade participant.
What to Wear:
• You are welcome to wear green, red, black or white.
• Wear clothing suitable for summer heat.
• Wear comfortable walking shoes.
• Bring water. Additional bottled water will be available during the parade.
• Sunscreen is highly suggested.
• Wear a hat and/or sunglasses.
• SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ ISD families are encouraged to attend and march with SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ ISD!
More Info:
Juneteenth Website:
SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ ISD Contact:
danitza.verdugo-aguiar@austinisd.org, Districtwide Engagement Coordinator, DCCE
timika.mitchell@austinisd.org, Communications Marketing Assistant, DCCE