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1st Annual Unity Gala

  • San Marcos Activity Center 501 East Hopkins Street San Marcos, TX, 78666 United States (map)

1st Annual Unity Gala

Presented by Juneteenth Foundation, Inc.

Date: Saturday, June 27, 2026
Time: 6:30 PM – 10:00 PM

Location:
San Marcos Activity Center
501 E. Hopkins Street San Marcos, TX 78666

Event Overview

Join us for the 1st Annual Unity Gala as we celebrate Juneteenth with an evening of elegance, fellowship, culture, and community.

This special event will bring together community leaders, supporters, and guests from across Central Texas to honor the legacy of Juneteenth while celebrating unity, progress, and opportunity for future generations.

Black Tie / Formal Attire Requested

Date: Saturday, June 27, 2026 Time: 6:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Location: San Marcos Activity Center 501 E. Hopkins St. San Marcos, TX 78666

Ticket Information

Featured Speaker - Dr. Dwight D. Watson
Associate Professor Emeritus of History
Texas State University

Dr. Watson is a distinguished historian whose areas of expertise include African American History and the Civil Rights Movement. His research explores the impact of race and law on United States history, and he has authored numerous publications examining civil rights, segregation, and African American experiences in Texas.

Throughout his academic career, Dr. Watson has educated generations of students while helping preserve and share the stories that shape our understanding of freedom, equality, and justice.

The Juneteenth Foundation, Inc. is honored to welcome Dr. Watson as the featured speaker for the 1st Annual Unity Gala.

Hibiscus – Juneteenth Flower Symbolism

  • Black: The Black skin of the African American peoples.

  • Red: Blood shed by Africans who died in the fight for Liberation and the shared blood of the African American people.

  • Yellow: Many African countries added this color to represent mineral wealth and UNITY.

  • Green: Growth, prosperity, and the fertility of African American People.

Contact & Tickets

For tickets, please use the links above., and provide your name, email and phone number.

For more information, contact: David Peterson Phone: 512-738-7773 Email: JuneteenthSMTX@gmail.com

Make a Donation

Unable to attend but would like to support? Donate Here - https://square.link/u/blRLlteZ

Juneteenth Foundation, Inc is a 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organization.

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