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2021 Juneteenth Hays County Events
June 1
Hays County 2021 Juneteenth Proclamation reading
Where: Commissioners Court at 111 E San Antonio St (third floor) #300, San Marcos
When: 9 a.m.
June 15
Dripping Springs Juneteenth Proclamation reading
Where: City of Dripping Springs, 511 Mercer Street
When: 6 p.m.
June 18
The City of Kyle Dialogue for Peace and Progress 2021 – Celebrating Juneteenth
Where: Kyle City Hall, 110 W. Center St., but other options for participation are encouraged including streaming online through Kyle10, the City’s YouTube channel, or the City of Kyle Facebook page.
When: 7 p.m.
June 19
Juneteenth Citywide Celebration & Juneteenth BBQ Charity Cook-off
Where: San Marcos Plaza Park at 206 N C M Allen Pkwy, San Marcos
Time: from 11:00 am until 4:00 p.m.
2nd Annual Cuty of Buda Juneteenth Celebration
When: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
With activities to celebrate Juneteenth
When: from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
June 20
Juneteenth, Texas Legends and Traditions
Voices at the Table online forum
When: 4:30 - 6 p.m.
