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Japan Day: Ultas Meets Plano

DFW is hosting nine World Cup matches this summer, and it starts here. Join us the night before the first match, Japan vs Netherlands, for a high-energy kickoff in Downtown Plano. In partnership with Ultras Nippon, this event brings together soccer fans, music, and culture for one night. Enjoy live music and a full cultural exchange experience, featuring special performances by Japanese entertainers and DJs.
Dates: 
06/13/2026
6 pm
McCall Plaza, East 15th Street, Plano, TX, USA
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Location:

Oak Point Park
2801 E Spring Creek Parkway
Plano, TX, 75074
United States

Phone:

(972) 941-7000

McKinney Pride Fair and Festival

Join us for a day of celebration, community, and pride! McKinney Pride festival is McKinney's Annual Celebration of Love, Equality & Community.
Dates: 
06/07/2026
1-4 pm
Dr. Glenn Mitchell Memorial Park, West Louisiana Street, McKinney, TX, USA
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Location:

Dr. Glenn Mitchell Memorial Park
300 W. Louisiana St
McKinney, TX, 75069
United States

Pride in Bloom

Pride in Bloom is back for another year of music, vendors, and community in one of Dallas’s most beautiful settings. Whether you’re here for the daytime festivities or the evening’s live performances, there’s something for everyone.
Dates: 
06/13/2026
10 am- 10 pm
Dallas Arboretum And Botanical Garden, 8525 Garland Road, Dallas, TX 75218, United States
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Organization:

Dallas Arboretum

Location:

8525 Garland Road
Dallas, TX, 75218
United States

Phone:

214.515.6615

Juneteenth Celebration

Celebrate Freedom Day at the Forest Green Branch Library! Juneteenth National Independence Day is officially celebrated on the anniversary of June 19, 1865, the date that slavery ended in the United States with the enforcement of the Emancipation Proclamation in Texas following the end of the Civil War. Since 1866, communities have been gathering to celebrate this historic holiday which became federally recognized in 2021.
Dates: 
06/13/2026
11 am- 1 pm
Forest Green Branch Library, Greenville Avenue, Dallas, TX, USA
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Location:

9015 Forest Lane
Dallas, TX, 75243
United States

Phone:

214-670-1335

Global Grooves- Celebrating African and Caribbean Heritage

Get ready for an unforgettable night of rhythm, culture, and pure celebration as we close out the Global Grooves cultural series with a powerful Afro-Caribbean Friday experience you won’t want to miss! Hosted by the Plano International Festival in partnership with Plano Arts, this free, family-friendly evening brings the community together for a vibrant celebration of African and Caribbean heritage honoring the music, movement, and traditions that connect us across the diaspora. Feel the energy rise in McCall Plaza as it comes alive with bold African rhythms and the irresistible spirit of the Caribbean creating a joyful fusion of sound, dance, and culture under the open sky in Downtown Plano.
Dates: 
06/12/2026
Performances begin at 7 pm
McCall Plaza, East 15th Street, Plano, TX, USA
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Location:

Haggard Park - Downtown Plano
901 East 15th Street
Plano, TX, 75074
United States

Phone:

(214) 495-7838

Summer Concert Series

The City of Midlothian Parks & Recreation Department is proud to announce the Summer Beats FREE concert series.
Dates: 
06/13/2026
07/25/2026
7:30 to 9:30 pm
Midlothian Community Park, South 14th Street, Midlothian, TX, USA
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Location:

Midlothian Community Park
3601 South 14th Street
Midlothian, TX, 76065
United States

Phone:

(972) 775-7123

Juneteenth T-Shirt Handout

In celebration of Juneteenth, Galleria Dallas has built a tradition of collaborating with local artists to create designs that evoke the joy and power of the holiday. For 2026, the shopping center commissioned a T-shirt design from reputable painter Devon Deshaun that will be available for free to visitors on Saturday, June 13, while supplies last.
Dates: 
06/13/2026
11 am
Galleria Dallas, 13350 Dallas Parkway, Dallas, Dallas, TX 75240, United States
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Organization:

Galleria Dallas

Location:

13350 Dallas Parkway
Dallas, TX, 75240
United States

Phone:

972.702.7100

Music in the Park Concert Series-Cedar Hill

Bring your lawn chair or blanket and enjoy a free concert by various artists, while relaxing under the stars on Friday nights in June. Food trucks will be onsite to purchase food and drinks.
Dates: 
06/12/2026
06/19/2026
06/26/2026
8 pm
Valley Ridge Park, Park Ridge Dr, Cedar Hill, TX, USA
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Location:

Valley Ridge Park-Cedar Hill
2850 Parkridge Dr.
Cedar Hill, TX, 75104
United States

Phone:

972-291-5100

Best Southwest Juneteenth Celebration

Join us for one of the largest Juneteenth celebrations in the region as the Best Southwest cities—Lancaster, DeSoto, Duncanville, and Cedar Hill—come together for a powerful day of culture, music, and community! This high-energy Music Festival will welcome over 15,000 attendees for a full day of entertainment and experiences that celebrate freedom, unity, and Black culture.
Dates: 
06/13/2026
11 am- 10 pm
Lancaster Community Park, Veterans Memorial Parkway, Lancaster, TX, USA
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Organization:

City of Lancaster TX

Location:

211 N Henry Street
Lancaster, TX, 75146
United States

Phone:

972-218-1300

World Soccer Festival & Watch Party

Join us for a family-friendly event to kick off the international soccer tournament taking place in North America from June 11 through July 19, 2026. Because nine of the tournament matches will take place in Dallas, millions of visitors are expected to flock to North Texas. World Soccer Festival is a way of getting our community in on this phenomenon. This premier event is being presented by Midlothian Community Development and organized by Midlothian Parks and Recreation in cooperation with Midlothian Chamber of Commerce.
Dates: 
06/12/2026
5-10:30 pm
Midlothian Community Park, South 14th Street, Midlothian, TX, USA
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Location:

104 W. Avenue E
Midlothian, TX, 76065
United States

Phone:

(972) 775-7123