L to R: Aniya Captain, Jimmie Captain, the Honorable Sylvester Turner, Ashley Turner Captain

L to R: Aniya Captain, Jimmie Captain, the Honorable Sylvester Turner, Ashley Turner Captain

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Acres Homes Juneteenth Parade Tradition Pauses, Organizers Announce Alternative Event

The Annual Acres Homes Juneteenth Parade, a longstanding Houston tradition honoring Juneteenth and the legacy of the late Honorable Sylvester Turner, will transition to a community celebration at Lone Star College-Houston North Victory Campus in 2026 due to public safety considerations surrounding the FIFA World Cup events in Houston.