2026 SOS Juneteenth Manifestival
Sponsorship Deck
Freedom | Unity | Legacy
Event Details
Date: Saturday, June 20, 2026
Location: Sycamore Park
2525 Rosedale Ave
Fort Worth, TX 76105
Presented by: M66 Cares Inc. / Soul of Sycamore
Partnership Opportunity
Join us as a valued partner and help champion cultural celebration, meaningful community engagement, and sustainable youth empowerment throughout the Dallas–Fort Worth area.
Make a lasting difference in your community while significantly boosting your brand visibility and establishing deeper connections with diverse audiences.
Boost Your Brand Visibility
As a sponsor, your brand will be prominently featured at multiple high-profile community events throughout the spring and summer. This partnership offers extensive exposure to a diverse, engaged audience of thousands, significantly enhancing your brand's recognition, credibility, and market presence in the Fort Worth metropolitan area.
Strengthen Community Connections
Sponsorship demonstrates your genuine commitment to supporting cultural celebrations, preserving heritage, and uplifting local communities. By aligning your brand with events that honor Black history, heritage, and community spirit, you build lasting goodwill, foster deeper connections, and establish your organization as a trusted community partner.
Unlock Business Opportunities
Beyond significant brand exposure, sponsorship provides invaluable networking opportunities throughout our multi-event series. Engage directly with local businesses, community leaders, civic organizations, and potential customers, opening doors for future collaborations, strategic partnerships, and sustainable business growth across the DFW region.
Why Community Resources Matter
The Juneteenth Community Festival is a living platform for healing, education, economic empowerment, and unity. While music, culture, and tradition draw our community together, it is the resources shared within this space that create lasting impact long after the festival ends. Access to information, services, mentorship, and opportunity transforms Juneteenth from a moment of remembrance into a catalyst for progress.
At its core, Juneteenth reminds us that freedom is not only about history—it is about access, opportunity, and care in the present. With strong community involvement and shared resources, the Juneteenth Community Festival becomes a powerful engine for empowerment, ensuring that the spirit of freedom is honored through action, collaboration, and sustained impact.
Corporate Partnership & Community Impact
The Juneteenth Community Festival offers corporate partners a meaningful opportunity to invest directly in the communities they serve. Beyond celebration, the festival functions as a high-impact engagement platform, connecting families to workforce development, youth education, health resources, and economic opportunity.
Become a Vendor
4 Signature Events
One Powerful Partnership
Soul of Sycamore Juneteenth Parade
Experience the vibrant energy of Fort Worth's premier Juneteenth celebration as marching bands, community floats, classic cars, and local organizations come together in a powerful display of unity and cultural pride. The parade winds through historic neighborhoods, drawing thousands of spectators and celebrating freedom, heritage, and progress.
Your brand will be showcased along the entire parade route, on promotional materials, and through extensive social media coverage reaching tens of thousands across the region.
Soul of Sycamore 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament
This five-week competitive series spans multiple Fort Worth community centers from April through June, culminating in an electrifying championship game during the Juneteenth Festival. Teams compete for a $10,000 grand prize while building leadership, discipline, and community connection.
Sponsors gain visibility at five separate events, connecting with youth athletes, families, and community leaders through clinics, wellness activations, and family-friendly entertainment at each location.
Cops vs Community Barbecue Cook-Off
This unique event bridges the divide between law enforcement and the neighborhoods they serve through friendly competition, authentic conversation, and exceptional food. Local police departments and community grill masters compete for bragging rights while building trust, understanding, and meaningful relationships.
Sponsors receive prominent placement at this high-visibility event featuring live music, family activities, and extensive media coverage showcasing community collaboration and cultural celebration.
Black Creators International Film Festival (BCIFF)
The Black Creators International Film Festival is rooted in community, empowerment, and creative ownership. It creates space for Black creators to be seen, heard, funded, and celebrated—while inspiring the next generation of storytellers to use their voice, vision, and art to shape culture and spark change.
BCIFF is where Black stories meet the world.
Community Growth Since 2018
Since 2018, the Soul of Sycamore community has experienced a remarkable and intentional evolution socially, culturally, and economically. What began as small neighborhood gatherings and grassroots advocacy efforts has blossomed into a powerful movement rooted in unity, empowerment, and opportunity for all residents.
Through consistent investment in cultural programming, youth development initiatives, and community partnerships, we've transformed Sycamore into a thriving hub of celebration, innovation, and pride. Our annual Juneteenth festivities now attract over 4k attendees, generate significant economic impact, and serve as a model for community-driven celebration across Texas.
Community Growth Since 2018
Since 2018, our community has experienced a remarkable and intentional evolution, socially, culturally, and economically.
What began as small neighborhood gatherings and local advocacy efforts has grown into a movement rooted in unity, empowerment, and opportunity for all.
Event Highlights:
A Celebration for Everyone

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SOS Juneteenth Highlight Reel

Parade of Freedom
Freedom | Unity | Legacy
About the Parade
The Soul of Sycamore Juneteenth Parade is a powerful community tradition honoring the legacy of freedom and the enduring spirit of unity throughout Fort Worth and beyond. This beloved annual event brings together schools, churches, businesses, civic organizations, and families to march in joyful celebration of culture, history, resilience, and collective pride.
The parade serves as the grand opening of our weekend-long Juneteenth festivities, setting an energetic, meaningful tone for all subsequent celebrations.
Organizer: Neighborhood Parade Committee & Soul of Sycamore Juneteenth Festival Team
Parade Route & Details
Location: Fort Worth, Texas
Starting Point: 8AM Lineup
Foodland
1212 S Ayers Ave,
Fort Worth, TX 76105
Ending Point:
Sycamore Park
2525 Rosedale Ave
Fort Worth, TX 76105
The Soul of Sycamore Juneteenth Parade kicks off the entire weekend of Juneteenth festivities, seamlessly connecting to the Juneteenth Mani-Festival, the championship round of the 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament, and the flavorful Soul of Sycamore Barbecue Cook-Off.
The Parade Features
Marching Bands, Drumlines & Dance Teams
Electrifying performances bringing infectious energy, rhythm, and musical excellence to the streets, featuring talented youth performers from across the DFW metroplex.
Community Floats & Youth Groups
Creative displays representing neighborhoods, schools, churches, and local heroes, showcasing the diversity, talent, and pride of Fort Worth's communities.
Classic Cars, Motorcycles & Performance Groups
Stunning vehicles and dynamic performance troupes showcasing Fort Worth's creative flair, automotive culture, and artistic expression.
Local Leaders & Community Honorees
Respected figures walking alongside residents to commemorate the journey from slavery to freedom and the ongoing pursuit of justice, equality, and unity.
Purpose & Impact
The parade serves as both a celebration and a statement a living, moving tribute to resilience, progress, and togetherness. It's a cherished space where families line the streets to wave flags, cheer for their communities, honor ancestors, and remember the profound meaning of Juneteenth: freedom delayed but never denied.
Cops-vs-Community Barbecue Cook-Off
The Cops vs. Community Barbecue Cook-Off
is a flavorful and genuinely unifying competition designed to bridge the gap between law enforcement and the community they serve one delicious plate at a time. Hosted as a cornerstone event of the Soul of Sycamore Juneteenth Mani-Festival, this Cook-Off celebrates togetherness, builds trust, and honors cultural pride through the universal language of exceptional food and Dance.
Local police departments and talented community grill masters face off in a spirited barbecue battle for bragging rights and the coveted title of "Fort Worth's Best Pit Crew." This year, the Forest Hill Police Department championed the competition, showcasing both their culinary skills and commitment to community partnership.
Beyond the aromatic smoke and sizzling grills, the Cook-Off creates authentic opportunities for connection, meaningful conversation, and mutual understanding. Officers and residents cook side by side, share stories, laugh together, and build relationships that extend far beyond the event itself.
"This event reminds us that we're not just officers and residents we're neighbors, parents, and people who all want the same thing: a safe, thriving community we can all be proud of."

Sponsorship Impact
Cook-Off sponsors receive prominent logo placement on competition banners, judge tables, and food sampling stations. Your brand will be associated with community building, cultural celebration, and positive police-community relations throughout the Dallas–Fort Worth region.
Soul of Sycamore 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament
The Soul of Sycamore 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament is an exciting five-week community series uniting youth athletes, families, and passionate fans across Fort Worth through competitive sports, meaningful mentorship, and joyful celebration. Each electrifying round takes place at a different local recreation center, giving neighborhoods throughout the city an opportunity to showcase their athletic talent, community pride, and collective spirit.
Tournament Schedule
Series Duration: April 5 through June 20, 2026
Each game hosted at a different Fort Worth community center, bringing the tournament directly to diverse neighborhoods:
  • Game 1: April 5 – Como Community Center
  • Game 2: April 19 – Eugene McCray Community Center
  • Game 3: May 3 – Chisholm Trail Community Center
  • Game 4: May 17 – McDonald YMCA
  • Championship: June 20 – TWC Community Center
More Than Competition
Beginning in April 2026, teams from across the city compete in a series of four regional qualifying games. Each stop highlights a different neighborhood, encouraging fierce but friendly competition, youth engagement, leadership development, and enthusiastic family participation.
The multi-location format ensures that communities throughout Fort Worth experience the excitement firsthand, building connections across traditional neighborhood boundaries and creating a true city-wide movement.
Tournament Features & Championship Prize
$10,000
Grand Prize
For Tournament Champions
The tournament features an impressive $10,000 grand prize for the championship team, but the true victory lies in the meaningful connections, skills, and confidence built both on and off the court. Each qualifying event includes comprehensive programming designed to develop the whole athlete and strengthen entire communities.
Youth Development Clinics
Led by experienced coaches, mentors, former college athletes, and community leaders who teach fundamental skills, teamwork, and life lessons in March.
Health & Wellness Activations
Free health screenings, nutrition education, fitness demonstrations, and wellness resources for both players and spectators at every location.
Music, Food & Vendor Zones
Creating a festive, family-friendly atmosphere with local food trucks, retail vendors, live DJ performances, and entertainment between games.
Highlight Showcases
Celebrating exceptional teamwork, discipline, sportsmanship, and perseverance through awards, recognition, and extensive social media coverage.
Teams compete intensely in four qualifying games to earn their place in the highly anticipated Juneteenth Championship, held during the 2026 Juneteenth Mani-Festival at TBA. The championship game will crown the $10,000 grand prize winners in front of the largest audience of the season, with championship trophies, medals, and comprehensive media coverage honoring both athletic excellence and community impact.
The Soul of Sycamore 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament powerfully embodies the festival's core spirit, uniting multiple generations, building emerging leadership, inspiring youth, and crowning the next wave of community champions both on and off the court.
Black Creators International Film Festival
(BCIFF)
The Black Creators International Film Festival (BCIFF) will be a powerful and inspiring addition to the 2026 Juneteenth Community Week experience. This carefully curated showcase will feature compelling short films, thought-provoking documentaries, and innovative creative works produced by talented local and national Black filmmakers, emerging student directors, and passionate visual storytellers.
Through the transformative lens of cinema, we will explore timeless themes of freedom, cultural identity, resilience, innovation, and the ongoing pursuit of justice—all deeply rooted in the profound spirit and historical significance of Juneteenth.
Diverse Film Selections
Featuring narratives, documentaries, experimental works, and animated shorts that span genres, perspectives, and storytelling approaches while centering Black experiences and voices.
Filmmaker Q&A Sessions
Interactive discussions following select screenings where directors, producers, and cast members share insights into their creative process, inspiration, and vision.
Youth Filmmaker Spotlight
Dedicated screening block showcasing exceptional work by high school and college students, encouraging the next generation of visual storytellers and content creators.
Outdoor Cinema Experience
Evening screenings under the stars at Sycamore Park, creating a memorable communal viewing experience with food vendors, comfortable seating, and festival atmosphere.

Sponsor Opportunity
Black Creators International Film Festival (BCIFF) sponsors receive prominent placement on the outdoor screen, in printed programs, and through pre-screening acknowledgments. Support emerging filmmakers while connecting your brand to arts, culture, and creative expression.
Future Partnership Opportunities
Your support of the Juneteenth Festival opens doors to involvement in additional signature community events:
  • Dress to Kill, Diabetes, Heart Disease & Cancer — is a powerful, purpose-driven community awareness event that merges fashion, education, and health
  • Praise in the Park Community Worship — is a outdoor community worship experience designed to bring families, churches, and neighbors together through faith, fellowship, and healing.
  • Black Creators International Film Festival (BCIFF) —is a powerful cultural event that celebrates, uplifts, and amplifies the voices of Black filmmakers, storytellers, and creative visionaries from around the world.
  • Men’s Mental Health Day - is a safe, empowering, and intentional gathering created to uplift, support, and strengthen men’s emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being.

Sponsorship Tiers & Benefits

We offer flexible sponsorship levels designed to fit various budgets and marketing objectives while maximizing your investment impact. Each tier provides carefully structured benefits that increase in value and visibility as you move up the sponsorship ladder. Our packages are designed to deliver exceptional return on investment while supporting meaningful community programming. Customizable Packages We understand that every organization has unique marketing goals, target demographics, and budget considerations. Our experienced team is ready and eager to work directly with you to create a customized sponsorship plan that maximizes your brand impact, delivers measurable results, and authentically connects with our diverse, engaged attendees. Tax-Deductible Investment M66 Cares Inc. is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. All sponsorship contributions are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law. By supporting our events, you gain valuable marketing exposure while directly supporting community growth, youth development, and cultural empowerment programs.

Our premium sponsorship packages offer exceptional value and visibility for organizations looking to make a significant impact at our events. Each tier provides a unique combination of benefits tailored to different levels of investment and engagement.
All sponsorship packages can be customized to meet your specific marketing objectives. Contact our sponsorship team to discuss your unique requirements and maximize your return on investment.
How to Become a Sponsor
Joining our community partnership program is straightforward and seamless. Follow these simple steps to secure your sponsorship and begin building meaningful connections with our Fort Worth community.
1. Choose Your Sponsorship Level
Carefully review our comprehensive sponsorship tiers and select the option that best aligns with your marketing goals, budget parameters, and desired level of community engagement. Each tier offers unique benefits specifically designed to maximize your return on investment.
2. Complete Your Commitment
Use our secure online payment system to finalize your sponsorship commitment quickly and conveniently. Each tier has a dedicated purchase link with encrypted payment processing for your security and peace of mind.
3. Prepare Your Materials
Our dedicated sponsorship team will contact you promptly to collect your high-resolution logo files, promotional content, marketing messaging, and coordinate your vendor booth setup along with all other benefits included in your selected package.
Ready to Make an Impact?
Don't miss this exceptional opportunity to connect your brand with Fort Worth's premier Juneteenth celebration a multi events attracting over 4,000 in 2026 attendees, generating extensive media coverage, and creating lasting community impact, that's good for a growing community.
Partner with us to honor heritage, celebrate culture, empower youth, and build a, thriving community we all envision for Fort Worth's future.
Contact [email protected] for custom packages, ask questions, or secure your spot as a valued 2026 community partner.
Derek Langs
Founder & Organizer
Soul of Sycamore Juneteenth Manifestival
M66 Cares, Inc.
[email protected]
www.solucycamore.com