Juneteenth 2nd Annual Community UNITY Walk
Saturday, June 13, 2026 · THE HUB - formerly the Northgate Mall · Lafayette, LA
About this event
We will walk the area inside THE HUb, rain or shine. THIS WALK IS inspired by Dr. Opal Lee's,"Opal's Walk for Freedom. Dr. Opal Lee was 89 years old when she began her iconic 1,400-mile walk from Fort Worth, Texas, to Washington, D.C., in September 2016, walking 2.5 miles a day for several months, to advocate for Juneteenth to become a national holiday. 2.5 miles represent the 2.5 years it took for slaves in Texas to learn of their freedom. She continued this tradition annually, leading community walks today.
When
Saturday, June 13, 2026
Where
THE HUB - formerly the Northgate MallLafayette, LA
Price
Free
Organizer
Marja Broussard, 1st Vice President, SWLA Juneteenth Committee
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