Arlington Juneteenth Celebration
JOIN THE CELEBRATION
Saturday June 17, 2023 | Location: Levitt Pavillion | Time: 4pm to 10pm
BROUGHT TO YOU BY:
Brought to you by Service First Initiatives in partnership with Levitt Pavilion and Iota Mu Sigma Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc.
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
About Juneteenth
Juneteenth, a combination of "June" and "nineteenth," has been a day of celebration in Texas for more than 150 years. The day commemorates June 19, 1865, when news of the federal order ending slavery in the United States reached enslaved people in Galveston, Texas—more than two months after the end of the Civil War and more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was issued in January 1863. The observance of Juneteenth is about the journey and achievement of African Americans – from a horrific period of sanctioned enslavement to the pinnacle of human endeavors. We, as a collective community, from all walks of life, are a part of this victory. We celebrate freedom.
HOST HIGHLIGHT
Service First Initiatives
Service First Initiatives, Inc. is one of the hosts for the Arlington Juneteenth Celebration. Service First Initiatives, Inc, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to bettering the lives of boys through academic enrichment and mentoring, business training and development and promoting physical and mental health and wellness. Alongside these primary objectives, Service First Initiatives, Inc. supports and encourages the boys to engage in meaningful community service projects targeted to promote proactive and responsible leaders and to benefit the communities they call home. Learn more here.
THE EVENT
A Day of Music and Family Entertainment
June 17, 2023
4:00 PM
The Arlington Juneteenth Celebration, which is free and open to the public, is scheduled from 4pm to 10pm Saturday, June 17th at the Levitt Pavilion (100 W. Abram) and will feature a mixture of local artists performing various genres of family oriented music, headlined by R&B/Jazz recording artist Ron Artis II. In addition to the musical performances, local vendors and businesses will be onsite to showcase their business talents, arts and crafts.
Come enjoy a family friendly day of live music, dancing, food trucks, vendors and more hosted by the Arlington Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. To make the most of your time at the Juneteenth Celebration at the Levitt Pavilion, be sure to bring a lawn chair or blanket for relaxing, snacks and a cooler with beverages, including beer and wine (but no glass containers, please).
2023 Performance Line Up
Opening Acts
DJ Swerve
Thomas DJ Swerve Hervey is a DJ from Lancaster TX and a member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity incorporated. He has over 15 years of experience and has been blessed enough to open for artists such as Big Sean, Gucci Mane, French Montana, Joyner Lucas,Rico Nasty and more. He has experience including deejaying venues such as football stadiums, schools and universities and is the current DJ for Jose Bodega, Mr Marc D , and J$PH. DJ Swerve takes pride in taking audiences on journeys through the music he plays and never takes events for granted. You can follow him on social media @djswerve972. Swerve On Em
BJxLA
Singer - National Anthem
BJxLA is a Nigerian-born, Texas-raised, Dallas-based singer-songwriter, youth pastor and theologian.
BJxLA has been serving in full time ministry for over eight years and currently serves as the Youth Pastor at New Covenant House in Dallas, TX.
Donnetria Eltionea
Poet & Author
Donnetria Eltionea loves writing and Journaling. Sharing her journey is the most exciting part of her work because she feels it is very therapeutic. "Releasing those inner thoughts are important because it helps the healing process, allowing us to laugh and see humor in everything as we grow.
Texas Sparkle Elite
Cheer Team
Texas Sparkle Elite is an competitive cheer team located in Grand Prairie TX and servicing the DFW Metroplex!
Main Line Up
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SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES
Make a Difference. Be Seen by the Masses
Gold Sponsor $5000+
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10 come and go access passes to the Levitt Hospitality Suite
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10 Juneteenth Celebration t-shirts with logo on back
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Two minutes on-stage to showcase your business.
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Prime 30 second commercial spot-on Pavilion big screen before headline act
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Company logo on banners throughout the Pavilion
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Company logo on Juneteenth Celebration Arlington website.
Black Sponsor $1000+
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4 come and go access passes to the Levitt Hospitality Suite
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4 Juneteenth Celebration t-shirts with logo on back
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One 30 second commercial spot-on Pavilion big screen
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Company logo on banners throughout the Pavilion
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Company logo on Juneteenth Celebration Arlington website.
Green Sponsor $250+
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1 Come and go access passes to the Levitt Hospitality Suite
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Company logo on banners throughout the Pavilion
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Company logo on Juneteenth Celebration Arlington website.
Silver Sponsor $2500+
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5 come and go access passes to the Levitt Hospitality Suite
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5 Juneteenth Celebration t-shirts with logo on back
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(2) 30 second commercial spot-on Pavilion big screen
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Company logo on banners throughout the Pavilion
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Company logo on Juneteenth Celebration Arlington website
Red Sponsor $500+
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2 Come and go access passes to the Levitt Hospitality Suite
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2 Juneteenth Celebration t-shirts
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Company logo on banners throughout the Pavilion
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Company logo on Juneteenth Celebration Arlington website.
Service First Initiatives is a 501c3 initiative and all
sponsorship packages are tax deductible
For Sponsorship Inquiries
Contact: Ossie Kendrix
Email: KendrixOssie@gmail.com
Phone: 414.213.3010
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NO LONGER ACCEPTING VENDORS
Share Your Passion with Thousands of People
Service First Initiatives and partners welcome vendors from the Greater Arlington area and beyond to showcase their goods and services to all those that attend. Spots are limited and will be given on a first come first serve basis. Cost to be a vendor is $100 early bird (ends May 31st) and $125 for late registration. Please note that power will not be provided by the hosts or the City of Arlington. Vendors will be given a 10 by 10 foot area. Sign up today and secure your spot. Are you a food truck vendor? Scroll further down for a different form.
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FOOD TRUCKS
Sign Ups are Currently Closed
Service First Initiatives and partners welcome food trucks from the Greater Arlington area and beyond to showcase their delicious meals. With thousands of hungry people, we will need plenty of food to satisfy the masses. Cost to be a food truck vendor is $200 early bird and $250 late registration. Spots are limited and power will be made available to you. However at this time, food truck spots are full. If you would like to sign up for the contact list for next year's event, please fill out the form below.
THE VENUE
100 W. Abram St. Arlington, TX 76010
LEVITT PAVILION
I-30 coming from the east
Exit Center Street and travel south (right at the stoplight) to Abram Street. The pavilion is at Abram and Center streets.
I-30 coming from the west
Exit Cooper Street and travel south (right) on Cooper to Abram Street. You will turn left (east). The pavilion is at Abram and Center streets.
I-20 (from the east or west)
Exit Cooper Street and travel north to Abram Street. You will turn right (east) on Abram Street. The pavilion is at Abram and Center streets.
Street closures
The streets surrounding the Levitt are typically shut down an hour before the concerts. These streets include Abram at Center Street, Abram at Oak Street and Pecan Street between Abram and Main streets.
Parking
All parking at the Levitt Pavilion is free in the parking lots all around the pavilion. Please look at the map below for available options. In addition to the areas shown below, concert-goers can park in the garage at 101 Center, Pinnacle Corp. on Abram Street east of the Levitt. The Tarrant County Subcourthouse and the Arlington Chamber of Commerce have parking lots a short walk away. Please do NOT park in the AT&T lot at the corner of 300 W. South and 100 S. West streets.
Please be sure to watch for small, private lots that have signs warning about towing. We have made every effort to work with our neighbors around the pavilion to use their parking on concert nights. The lots shown on the map below will not tow your car on concert nights.
COME CELEBRATE!
Plan a trip for yourself, your family, and your friends and join the thousands that will enjoy the food, drinks, & entertainment.
Helpful information
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What should I bring?To make the most of your visit during the Juneteenth Celebration at the Levitt Pavilion, bring a fun attitude, a lawn chair or blanket for relaxing, snacks and a cooler with beverages, including beer and wine (but no glass containers, please). Food trucks will be onsite the day of the event for those who would rather not have to pack a lunch. You might also want a hat, sunscreen, bug spray or other protection from Mother Nature. If it looks like rain, you might want an umbrella. Don’t forget the most important thing – your family and friends for sharing the fun, the music, and most of all, the magic!
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Where is the Levitt?The Levitt's Brock-Saxe Great Lawn: The Levitt Pavilion is located in Founders Plaza at 100 W. Abram St. on the corner of Abram and Center streets, directly across the street from City Hall.
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Where do I sit for the free concert?The audience is seated on an open lawn, which is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Please arrive early to be sure that you get your favorite spot! Please do not set up tents, beach umbrellas or other coverings that will get in the way of others seeing the stage. Also, please do not put any kind of stakes in the lawn that might damage the sprinkler system.
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What are the Health & Safety ProtocolsFor Your Health & Safety, The Levitt staff, crew and volunteers will continue to wear masks. For your health and the health of others, we encourage you to be considerate and wear a mask on the Levitt lawn. The Levitt has taken health and safety precautions to help make your visit to the lawn as safe as possible. Antibacterial stations are located by the restrooms and throughout the concert area. A cleaning crew will sanitize the bathrooms before, during and after concerts. Please do not attend concerts if you are not feeling well, have a temperature of 100 degrees or higher, or have been exposed to COVID-19.
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What about food and restrooms?There will be numerous food trucks on site for the event. The Levitt's restrooms are located underneath the Levitt Center on the southwest corner of the Levitt lawn. They include a family restroom and handicapped accessible restrooms.
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What about accessibility?The Levitt Pavilion and Founders Plaza are easily accessible for physically challenged patrons. All of the parking lots around the Levitt have designated handicapped parking. Ramps lead to the lawn on the Abram Street side of the park. All four entrances are wheelchair accessible. Wheelchairs can be parked all along the sidewalks, on the lawn and on a concrete pad near the front of the stage on the right side of the lawn.
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Is there a cellphone policy?We encourage you to bring your cellphone but please be mindful of others. Thus, during the concert, please keep your phone in silent or vibrate mode. We love Twitter, Facebook and Instagram, and encourage you to Tweet and post about the performers and the fun you're having during the show!
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What about my kids?All of the Levitt’s concerts are family friendly, and the Levitt lawn is a great place for the kids! Please be responsible for your children, and make sure they don’t disturb the people around you who are there to enjoy the concert. Please also stop your kids from littering, destroying any of the park’s beautiful plants, and for their safety, please don’t let them climb on or around the large speakers at the front of the stage. It also isn't safe for them to climb on top of any of the high walls at the pavilion.
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Can I smoke at the event?There is no smoking on the Levitt Pavilion lawn, including e-cigarettes or vapor cigarettes. If you must smoke, please move away from the lawn area. An Arlington city ordinance prohibits smoking within 50 feet of a city park. The Levitt is in Founders Plaza, an Arlington city park.
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What are the Park Policies?Founders Plaza, where the Levitt Pavilion is located, is a city park and falls under the policies of the City of Arlington Parks & Recreation Department. For the enjoyment of all our Levitt Pavilion visitors who are there for a pleasant evening of music under the stars, please observe these rules during your visit: Motorized vehicles are not allowed in Founders Plaza. Please park in designated areas only. Secure any valuables left in vehicles. Inline skates, roller skates, scooters, skateboards and bicycles are not permitted on the sidewalks surrounding the lawn during concerts and performances. Bicycle racks are available. Firearms fall under the same ordinances that govern the city and parks. No glass containers are allowed. Please clean up your area, and deposit litter in trash receptacles. Please recycle your plastic and cans in the recycle bins. Please keep pets on a leash. Please clean up after your pets