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Juneteenth Festival |
On June 19, 1865, enslaved individuals in
Galveston, Texas, learned of their freedom, more than two years after President
Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation.
Juneteenth is now a federal holiday,
officially observed on June 19, after being signed into law by President Joe
Biden in 2019. Here's a look at some of the Juneteenth events happening in the
greater Sacramento area this weekend:
Elk Grove
- Elk Grove Juneteenth Freedom Day Party | Old Town Plaza, Elk Grove
| June 15 | 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
o Dreams Unlimited Foundation presents the Juneteenth Freedom Day Party: A
Black Family Reunion. Enjoy live entertainment, a fashion show, a hair and
barber competition, a kids zone, and more.
Sacramento
- Juneteenth at 40 Acres Block Party | Esther's Park, Sacramento |
June 15 | 4 p.m. – 9 p.m.
o St. HOPE, Sutter Health, and University of the Pacific host the fourth
annual Juneteenth Block Party at 40 Acres in Oak Park. This free event features
live performers, artists, local Black-owned food vendors, merchants, and
kid-friendly activities.
- Sacramento Juneteenth Festival and Parade | William Land Park,
Sacramento | June 15 | 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.
- The 21st Annual Juneteenth Festival kicks off with a run/walk at 9
a.m., followed by a parade from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. The festival continues
in the park from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., culminating with Gospel Under the
Stars from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- California State Capitol Juneteenth Holiday Celebration | State
Capitol Park, Sacramento | June 15 | 11:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
- The California Black Agricultural Working Group hosts a Juneteenth
Celebration at the State Capitol, combining history lessons with
celebrations of food, entertainment, and culture.
West Sacramento
- 2nd Annual Juneteenth Celebration | 1275 Starboard Dr., West
Sacramento | June 16 | 2 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
- Join the second Annual Juneteenth Celebration with live music,
spoken word, arts & crafts, and a community potluck at 1275 Starboard
Drive.
Fairfield
- Solano Juneteenth Festival | Allan Witt Park, Fairfield | June
15-16 | 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- The Solano County Black Chamber of Commerce presents the first
annual Solano Juneteenth Festival, featuring performances by Jon B,
Cherelle, and more, along with family-friendly activities.
Modesto
- City of Modesto Juneteenth Celebration | Graceada Park, Modesto |
June 15 | 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Modesto's annual Juneteenth Celebration includes live music, food,
and community activities at Graceada Park.
Rancho Cordova
- Juneteenth Celebration | Lincoln Village Park, Rancho Cordova |
June 16 | 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
- The Bicycling Advocates for Rancho Cordova (BARC) host a
Juneteenth Celebration with free dinner, local vendor booths, free bike
repairs, and giveaways.
Rocklin
- 4th Annual Placer County Juneteenth Celebration |
Johnson-Springview Park, Rocklin | June 15 | 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
- Hosted by the non-profit organization seeMYchild, this event
includes vendors, food, drinks, games, a sweet potato pie contest, and
Black history sessions led by the Tuskegee Airmen and Buffalo Soldiers.
Stockton
- Stockton Juneteenth | Weber Point Events Center, Stockton | June 15
| 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- The San Joaquin Juneteenth Foundation offers classes, workshops,
community awards, local talent, games, live entertainment, vendor booths,
and karaoke.
Suisun City
- Suisun City Juneteenth Family Block Party | Harbor Plaza, Suisun |
June 15-16 | 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- The third annual Juneteenth Block Party at Harbor Plaza features
live entertainment, vendors, food trucks, and family-friendly activities.
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