Olympic Amateur Boxing

Lion Hearted invites boxing enthusiasts to watch some of “the best in the nation” complete and elevate local  youth. The Juneteenth Showdown in Port Town V is the 5th annual United States Olympic Amateur Boxing event on June 6.

This is an opportunity for local clubs to compete before an audience and raise funds. Look for some of “the best in the nation” to show their skills. Weigh-in will be from 8:30 to 10:30 with a first bout at 1 p.m.  Look for 30-35 bouts to last through about 8 p.m.

Event Details

• Max Bowl is the event site.
• Tickets are $15, cash only.
• Ages 7 and younger may attend at no cost.

Lion Hearted Focus: Build Community Cohesion

Port Arthur’s Juneteenth events will honor 161 years of freedom. Port Arthur Cultural Coalition will present this year’s celebration? Events include a flag raising, boxing, a beauty pageant, brunch, a parade, and a festival. 

NFL linebacker and Super Bowl champion Elandon Roberts, a Port Arthur native will be grand marshal of the parade on June 19. All major events are free and open to the public. For details, visit: www.pajuneteenth.com 

Additional Juneteenth EVENTS

• Saturday, June 13 — Miss Juneteenth Beauty Pageant (Free) Ages 3–18, four categories Info: (409) 460-3843

• Friday,  June 19 — Juneteenth Brunch (Special Event) Opulence Lounge –  Host: Danny Gorrer

• Friday,  June 19 — Parade & Kulture Block Party (Free) Parade starts off at 3:30 p.m. down Proctor Street Block Party begins at 5:00 p.m. at the Pavilion Grounds Entertainment by DJ Trill Phill

• Saturday,  June 20 — 8th Annual Juneteenth Festival (Free) Sgt. Lucian Adams Park Softball, vendors, DJ Kenia & DJ Trill Phill