Houston Juneteenth Parade Honors Former Mayor Sylvester Turner, Celebrates Freedom

Juneteenth Celebration in Houston

• 🗓️ The parade took place in Acres Homes on Saturday morning, commemorating the 160th anniversary of General Gordon Granger reading order number three, which announced the end of slavery and marked the birth of Juneteenth.
• 🥳 The event was a festive celebration of the holiday, bringing together the community, fans, and family.

Honoring Sylvester Turner

• 🌟 The parade also served as an occasion to honor former Houston Mayor and Congressman Sylvester Turner, who passed away in March.
• 🤝 Attendees expressed a commitment to working together for the United States, emphasizing that while freedom is celebrated, it still requires ongoing effort and has a price.

Special Guests and Attendees

• 🎤 Bun B served as the grand marshal for the parade.
• 🎤 Mayor John Whitmire was also in attendance, expressing gratitude for standing with Houstonians to honor both Turner and the significance of Juneteenth.
• 🎤 Special guests included Turner's daughter and Erica Lee Carter, daughter of the late Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, who bridged the gap in the 18th Congressional District.