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The festival kicks off Thursday with an Opening Reception honoring Fort Worth Living Legend and National Juneteenth Holiday advocate, Mrs. Opal Lee. The reception will take place on June 17 at 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. The National Multicultural Western Heritage Museum will host the reception, which will feature entertainment by saxophonist John Taylor. Complimentary food and beverages will also be served. Participants can purchase individual tickets. Tables of 8 may be reserved.
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To help ensure the safety and care of guest and artist, the compliance with current recommendations for public safety will be followed. Social distancing seating, temperature scans, and the request of mask to be worn when guest are away from the seating area will be regulated. Complimentary mask will be available if guest do not have one.
Fort Worth Weekly
Summer Holidays Are Here
From Memorial Day to Independence Day, several significant holidays are happening over the summer. Here are some events near and far to check out now thru August.
By Jennifer Bovee
MEMORIAL DAY
Tejas Brothers and opening act
Carlos Ramos for free at
Levitt Pavilion (100 W Abrams St, Arlington, 817-543-4308).
From Fri to Sun, head to the
National Polka Festival (302 N Dallas St, Ennis, 972-878-2625) and enjoy a weekend of polka dancing with music from 15 bands, including the Grammy Award-winning
Brave Combo. Three-day passes are $30. For tickets and band schedules, go to NationalPolkaFestival.com.