The City of Fort Worth will host the Juneteenth Kick-Off Festival on Tuesday, June 9, at City Hall, 100 Fort Worth Trail.

Food trucks will be parked outside City Hall from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and vendors will be located inside City Hall from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Music will be provided by a DJ, and councilmembers will provide remarks on the significance of Juneteenth.

The event is open to all employees and the public. It will be followed by a special recognition at the City Council meeting at 6 p.m. in the Council Chamber honoring Dr. Opal Lee in celebration of her 100th birthday.