Everyone is looking for how can they celebrate the new national holiday, and Ms. Opal offers these suggestions:

1.    Unity Prayer Service

2.    Flag Raising

3.    Miss Juneteenth Pageant

4.    Sports / Games – basketball tournaments, baseball games, track meets, etc.

5.    Community Festival

6.    Participate in Opal’s Walk for Freedom

7.    Education components – healthcare fair, financial fair, college fair, job fair and a food give away

8.    Youth activities

9.    Art Competition

10.   Parade

Make sure to share your journey with us along the way! Take pictures and post them to social with the hashtags:

#OpalsWalk2026 & #Juneteenth2026