Lewisville is set to celebrate Juneteenth with flair at Wayne Ferguson Plaza come June 20, where the music of the David Whiteman Band will be showcased. The concert kicks off at 7 p.m. and marks a special ode to the historical significance of the day, the band known for their dynamic performance style and broad-spanning musical repertoire, making it an event with appeal that runs as deep as the historical roots it commemorates, as announced by the City of Lewisville.
According to a press release from the City of Lewisville, admission to this vibrant event is unrestricted, free, an invitation for the community to gather, to remember, and to celebrate; the Juneteenth Celebration concert is also a tangible outcome stemming from a set of recommendations by the Mayor’s Commission, known as Listen Learn Lead, which tendered no fewer than 30 recommendations to enhance cultural acknowledgement and communal engagement back in 2020.
For those planning to attend, bring along your blankets, lawn chairs, but the furring companions must be leashed, and be mindful that while the stomach tantalization will be taken care of—thanks to Righteous BBQ, Sophia's Haitian Cuisine, Sticks N Things, and HTeaO providing sustenance, smoking and vaping are not to mix with the fresh air of the plaza.
Amid Lewisville's historical Old Town, Wayne Ferguson Plaza serves as the venue, its design having received accolades and being a model of urban park design, featuring everything from a splash pad to a garden bursting with native flora; it makes up part of a broader strategy resonating with the Lewisville 2025 vision, casting aspirations for the cityscape, a clear indication that it’s not just about the here and now but a commitment to the future that stretches out much like the melodies that will spill across the grounds on June 20.
