Saturday's Juneteenth parade, connecting downtown and East Waco, will kick off a day of celebrations with a film screening, a touch of theater and a hair-design contest, plus after-parade parties.

The military parade is slated to start at 6:30 p.m. ET tonight and run until about 7:45 or 8 p.m., according to schedules posted by the Army and the city of Washington. The Army will conclude the ...