A museum of New Media Art now open at X Atrium.
Juneteenth Festival 2023
The Juneteenth HBCU Alliance, comprised of alumni of Texas Southern University and Prairie View A&M University, is proud to celebrate the contributions of the Black community to the City of Houston at POST. We invite Houston to learn about the history of the Juneteenth Holiday and to honor our nation’s struggle to extend freedom and equality to all people — without regard to race and gender.
6.16 - 6.17
Market
Immerse yourself in a vibrant atmosphere filled with performances, pop-up vendors, arts & crafts, a dedicated children's book fair, thrilling games and inflatables, and more. This event promises an unforgettable experience for all!
6/17 10am - 5pm
L2 - X atrium (The Office)
Career
Attention all HBCU Grads & Alumni! Seize the opportunity to engage with premier employers and discover a world of career possibilities.
6/16 10am - 2pm
L2 - X atrium (The Office)
Celebration
The Black Barbie Exhibit
Barbie has encompassed a multitude of races and cultures. Barbie has traveled the world, fallen in love, got her dream job, fell out of love, got her dream house, and more. This exhibit will tell the history of Black Barbie from 1968 to the present times.
6/17 10am - 5pm
X atrium
Juneteenth Soiree & Party
Celebrate the contributions of HBCU Alumni and Black Professionals from every corner of the U.S. This well-dressed crowd of professionals will be invited to bask in the décor, mingle with friends, and celebrate the Juneteenth Weekend.
Performances by National Recording Artist Kevin Ross with DJ Aggravated, DJ Frances Jay & DJ Mav spinning everyone’s favorite tunes.
Complimentary passed hors d'oeuvres will feature fine cuisine from the cookbook "Gifts From The Ancestors Vol II"
6/17 8:30pm - 1:30am
X atrium
Partners
More to explore
FOOD + DRINK
POST Market, POST’s international market hall is home to a number of Black-owned business including ChòpnBlọk, Lucy Pearls, Thrive Juices, and Sweets With L&L, and will be open for guests during the festival.
Plan your visit
Parking
Onsite parking at POST is first come, first serve, and hourly rates apply all time.
NO CASH payment is taken at POST. All parking fees need to be paid UPON EXIT online or at the exit machine with your card. There is NO TICKET at the entrance.
Mon - Thu
0 - 60min
Free
60min+
$5/hr
Fri - Sun
0 - 20min
Free
20min+
$5/hr
*Rates may vary for holidays, events & concerts
Other arriving options
🚋 By MetroRail
Take the MetroRail Red Line to Preston Station. Walk north along Main St. then turn left onto Congress St.
Continue walking 4 blocks west along Congress St. until crossing Buffalo Bayou at the Congress St. bridge.
Cross Franklin St. at the traffic light and arrive at POST.
🚌 By Bus
Arriving from the West - Bus routes 85, 160, 161, 162 disembark at the Franklin St. @ Congress St. stop, cross Franklin St. at the traffic light and arrive at POST.
Arriving from the East or South - Bus routes 48, 85, 160, 161, 162 disembark at the Franklin St. @ Congress St. stop.
🚴 By Bike
Bike Racks
POST provides bike racks at 3 locations
> Northwest Docks
> Bagby Street Entrance
> Front Plaza
B-Cycle bike-share
The closest B-Cycle location is at Market Square station.
Walk 2 blocks west along Congress St. until crossing Buffalo Bayou at the Congress St. bridge.
Cross Franklin St. at the traffic light and arrive at POST.
