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The Sensational Barnes Brothers

Celebrate Freedom

Saturday, June 15, 2024

Presented by:

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Headliner: The Sensational Barnes Brothers

THANK YOU TO  OUR SPONSORS

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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
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Service First Initiatives, Inc.: A 501©(3) nonprofit organization, hosts the Arlington Juneteenth Celebration. Their mission includes improving boys’ lives through academic enrichment, mentoring, business training, and promoting health and wellness. They also encourage community service to foster proactive and responsible leaders. Learn more about their impactful work and consider donating to make a lasting impact in the Arlington community and beyond.

THE EVENT

A Day of Music and Family Entertainment
June 15, 2024
4:00 PM

The Arlington Juneteenth Celebration, which is free and open to the public, is scheduled from 4pm to 10pm Saturday, June 15th at the Levitt Pavilion (100 W. Abram) and will feature a mixture of local artists performing various genres of family oriented music, headlined by The Sensational Barnes Brothers. 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). 

2024 Performance Line Up 

Meet Your Host

MC Howard the Second & Winfred Dalcaour

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Opening Acts

Reggie T. and the Boneheads

Reggie T. and The Boneheadz

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Just a bunch of chaotic nerds sharing their love of video games and nerd culture through the power of Jazz Fusion, Hip Hop, R&B, Funk, Rock and even a side of the good ol' church.

Sneak Peek
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Celestial Clockwork

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Celestial Clockwork is a neo-soul, jazz-funk band based out of Dallas. The young legend himself Gummi Bear leads this phenomenal group of critically acclaimed rotating musicians. Come experience the very best that the Dallas music scene has to offer, playing everything from funk and R&B to Country and Rock & Roll.

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Headliner

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Headliner

The Sensational Barnes Brothers

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Be Free.

Make Memories.

About The Sensational Barnes Brothers

The Sensational Barnes Brothers blend the old and the new, infusing gospel soul with a local flavor. Their music bridges the gap between classic acts like the Soul Stirrers and the modern sound of Stax Records. From humble family performances to recording their debut album, they’ve carved a niche in the music industry. Their roots run deep, and their collaboration with soul legends and contemporary artists solidifies their role as musicians. Family ties and musical passion drive their journey, honoring their father’s legacy and creating soulful harmonies that resonate with audiences today.

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SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES

Make a Difference. Be Seen by the Masses
Juneteenth Sponsorship Packages

Diamond Sponsor
$10,000

  • Ten come-and-go access passes to the air-conditioned Levitt Hospitality Suite, including light Hors D’oeuvres.

  • Five reserved seats near the stage.

  • Two minutes on-stage to showcase your business.

  • One 30-second commercial spot (provided by the organization) on the Pavilion big screen will be played three times during the event and once before the headliner.

  • Company logo on banners throughout the Pavilion.

  • Recognition from the stage.

  • 10 Juneteenth Celebration t-shirts with logo prominently placed on the back

Gold Sponsor $5,000

  • Four come-and-go access passes to the air-conditioned Levitt Hospitality Suite, including light Hors D’oeuvres.

  • Two reserved seats near the stage.

  • One 30-second commercial spot (provided by the Organization) on the Pavilion big screen aired twice during the event.

  • Company logo on banners throughout the Pavilion.

  • Recognition from the stage.

Bronze Sponsor $1,500

  • Two Come-and-go access passes to the air-conditioned Levitt Hospitality Suite, including light Hors D’oeuvres.

  • Company logo on banners throughout the Pavilion.

Platinum Sponsor $7,500

  • Six come-and-go access passes to the air-conditioned Levitt Hospitality Suite, which includes light Hors D’oeuvres.

  • Three reserved seats near the stage.

  • One minute on stage to showcase your business.

  • One 30-second commercial spot (provided by the Organization) on the big-screen Pavilion aired three times during the event.

  • Company logo on banners throughout the Pavilion.

  • Recognition from the stage

Silver Sponsor $2,500

  • Two Come-and-go access passes to the air-conditioned Levitt Hospitality Suite, which includes light Hors D’oeuvres.

  • One 30-second commercial spot provided by the Organization) The Pavilion's big screen aired once during the event.

  • Company logo on banners throughout the Pavilion.

  • Recognition from the stage

Sponsor Sign Up

Let us know if you would like to be a sponsor for 2024's celebration

Select an item ($)

Thank you for signing up to be a sponsor.  We will be accessing all applications and updating all communications materials immediately to reflect our sponsors. Please stay connected as we will give you follow up information and requests to ensure you attain all benefits of your sponsorship level.

Service First Initiatives is a 501c3 initiative and all
sponsorship packages are tax deductible
For Sponsorship Inquiries
Contact: Donald Stallings
Email: fundraising@arlingtonsigmas.org
Phone: 346.249.7550
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VENDORS APPLICATION

Share Your Passion with Thousands of People

Thank you to everyone who signed up to be a vendor for the 2024 Arlington Juneteenth Celebration. We are no longer accepting vendors, but if you would like to be in consideration for next year's event, please fill out the form below and we will notify you when the application re-opens.

Vendor Sign Up

Currently closed but sign up to be informed for next year's event.

Are you a non-profit?
Are you a food truck?

If you are a food truck vendor, please use the form below. Click here to access.

Thank you for signing up to our mailing list. When the vendor application is open for next year's event, you will be one of the first to know.

FOOD TRUCKS

CLOSED
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. Currently, registration is closed but we encourage you to join our mailing list to be one of the first to find out when registration is open for next year.

Food Truck Interest Form

Be one of the first to know.

Do you have a permit to operate in the City of Arlington?

If you do not have a permit, please contact Bill.otoole@arlingtontx.gov / 817-459-6693

They will work to expedite your request. Upon approval, please come back to complete this application.

Thank you for signing up for our mailing list. We will inform you about next year's events or other events we may have in the coming future.

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THE VENUE

100 W. Abram St. Arlington, TX 76010
LEVITT PAVILION
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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.

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COME CELEBRATE!

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Plan a trip for yourself, your family, and your friends and join the thousands that will enjoy the food, drinks, & entertainment.

Helpful information

  • 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!
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • What are the Health & Safety Protocols
    For 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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!
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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

Contact Information

Sponsorships

Name:

Donald Stallings

Vendors

Name:

Ralph Colbert

Performers

Name:

Rojae Charity

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