To celebrate Juneteenth, several organizations are hosting family-friendly events across North Texas.
From 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. Saturday, enjoy breakfast tastings from local restaurants at Evans Avenue Plaza in Fort Worth. Some of the restaurants involved are: Carpenter’s Cafe & Catering, Mama E’s BBQ & Home Cooking, Black Coffee, Creative Cuisines, Lucky G’s Bistro, Loft22 Cakes, and Chadra Mezza Grill. Tasting tickets are $20 and can be purchased on site or online in advance.
The woman known as the ‘Grandmother of Juneteenth,’ Ms. Opal Lee, will be part of the walk for freedom this weekend in Fort Worth.After the breakfast, Ms. Opal Lee will have her annual 2.5-mile walk to recognize the 2.5 years it took for the news of freedom to reach all enslaved people in the United States. Tickets are $25 for children and $25 for adults. The event will be held at Evans Avenue Plaza.
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