Opal Lee's Walk for Freedom: Juneteenth Celebration in Fort Worth

Juneteenth Celebration in Fort Worth

• 🗓️ Juneteenth is being celebrated in Fort Worth with hundreds expected to participate in events.
• 🕊️ The day commemorates the moment enslaved Texans learned of their freedom.

Opal Lee's Walk for Freedom

• 🚶‍♀️ The Walk for Freedom, a significant Juneteenth event, was started by Opal Lee, known as the "grandmother of Juneteenth."
• 💔 This year, for the first time, Opal Lee will not be leading the walk herself due to health precautions and expected heat.
• 💻 She will participate virtually or ride in an air-conditioned car, while her granddaughter, Dion Sims, will lead the walk.

Event Details and Logistics

• 📍 The Walk for Freedom starts at 9:00 a.m. at Fington Field, with participants lining up around 8:00 a.m.
• 📏 The route is 2.5 miles long, beginning and ending at Ferington Field.
• 🚗 Road closures are expected on Lancaster Avenue and Camp Buoy Boulevard; alternate routes include White Settlement Road, Forest Park Boulevard, and Clover Lane.
• 📢 A press conference is scheduled for 7:20 a.m. to provide further details on Opal Lee's participation.

Public Transportation and Extended Events

• 🚆 Trinity Metro will operate on a Sunday schedule for Juneteenth.
• 🚄 The TEXRAIL and Centerport circulator will maintain their regular schedules.
• 🗓️ Juneteenth events are scheduled throughout the weekend, with a full list available on wfaa.com.