The Brownwood Juneteenth Celebration will be held at the Bennie Houston Community Center and Cecil Holman Park in Brownwood on Friday and Saturday, June 20-21 with both educational and cultural activities to enjoy.

According to organizers, there will be lots of old fashioned games, a talent show, zumba, music in the park, helicopters, a motorcycle show, and an inflatable for the kids.

Everyone is invited to bring their lawn chairs and relax, enjoying this celebration in a safe and fun family environment.

A talent show will be held from 6-8 p.m. on Friday, June 20th at Cecil Holman Park and will include a variety of acts, which can consist of singing, acting, dancing, comedy, art, or magic acts.  There will be cash prizes for categories of 5 and under, ages 6-10 and 11 and up.

Those interest in performing can pick up an entry form at Brownwood Music, Bennie Houston Community Center, Care Nursing And Rehab or call Jodie Armstrong at 325-642-0363 or Gladys Bryant at 214-470-7090.  There will be a great panel of judges, which include radio personalities, local business people, and a previous Brownwood’s Got Talent contest winner:  Carl Wayne, Zack Webb, Rick Phelps, Draco Miller, Jodie Armstrong, and Daron Norwood.  Kids 0-18 can sign up until 5:30 p.m. the day of the event.

The Bennie Houston Community Center is located at 505 Cordell and the Cecil Holman Park is located at 1100 Hall Street in Brownwood.

For questions or more information about the Juneteenth Celebration, please contact Erma Hall by calling 325-642-3284 or send an email.