Updated for 2023
Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day and/or Emancipation Day, is a holiday commemorating the freedom of slaves in the United States. Juneteenth, short for June Nineteenth, is celebrated in different ways including marches, speeches, and more.
Juneteenth is Monday, June 19th, 2023. Many events are planned this year, with some happening on Monday and some happening the weekend before Juneteenth.
Celebrate Juneteenth in SoCal
Juneteenth Prosperity Market
California African American Museum
Exposition Park
600 State Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90037
The California African American Museum is hosting a Juneteenth Prosperity Market on Sunday, June 18th from 11:00 am to 3:30 pm. “Celebrate Black farmers, chefs, and entrepreneurs at this special Juneteenth edition of the Prosperity Market pop-up at CAAM!” Many activities are planned including cooking demonstrations, a children’s reading hour from the Los Angeles Public Library, yoga, children’s arts and crafts, fresh fruits and vegetables, artisan goods, prepared food, a DJ, and more.
L.A. County Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell 3rd Annual Juneteenth Celebration and Resource Fair
@CicLAvia – South LA
Vernont Ave. and W. Century Blvd., Los Angeles, CA
The L.A. County Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell Juneteenth Celebration and Resource Fair is happening on Sunday, June 18th from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. This free event “raises awareness of the historical impact of Juneteenth as well as connects residents to vital County and community services.” The festivities include discussions, performances, food trucks, and more. Register online.
Juneteenth
Pretend City Children’s Museum
29 Hubble, Irvine, CA
Celebrate Juneteenth at Pretend City Children’s Museum on Monday, June 19th. Several special activities are planned including art projects (including painting your own Juneteenth flag), a sensory table, story times, music and movement, and more. All activities are included in general admission. Ticket information is available online.
Culver City Juneteenth Celebration and Resource Fair
Ivy Station
8840 National Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232
The City of Culver City is hosting its Juneteenth Celebration and Resource Fair on Saturday, June 17th from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. This free event will feature guest speakers, live musical and dance performances, photo booths, a Black-owned business expo, food trucks, community resources, and more. Register online for this free event.
Juneteenth Celebration
Aquarium of the Pacific
100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, CA 90802
Aquarium of the Pacific is hosting a Juneteenth Celebration on Monday, June 19th from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm. “Learn about the history of this holiday and its significance to the African American community and beyond.” Families will learn more about the meaning and importance of the holiday through storytelling and music. Advance reservations are required and are available online. And if you can’t make it in person, the Juneteenth Celebration will be broadcast live on the Aquarium’s YouTube page.
Juneteenth Celebration: Ice Cream in a Bag
Junipero Serra Branch Library
4607 S. Main St., Los Angeles, CA 90037
Junipero Serra Branch Library, a part of the Los Angeles Public Library System, is hosting Juneteenth Celebration: Ice Cream in a Bag on Tuesday, June 20th from 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm. “Celebrate Juneteenth by making ice cream and learning about the Black pioneers that helped make ice cream what it is today.”
2nd Annual Juneteenth Celebration of Freedom
San Bernardino Valley College
701 S. Mount Vernon Ave., San Bernardino, CA 92410
San Bernardino Valley College is hosting its 2nd Annual Juneteenth Celebration of Freedom on Saturday, June 17th from 10:00 am to 2:30 pm. The festivities include vendors, community resources, live performances, a kids zone, food, speakers, and more. Register online for this free event.
Juneteenth Celebrations at LA County Parks
Jackie Robinson Park – 8773 E Avenue R, Sun Village from 10 am to 10 pm
Mayberry Park – 13201 E. Meyer Rd., Whittier from 4 pm to 8 pm
Belvedere Park – 4914 E. Cesar Chavez Ave., Los Angeles from 4 pm to 8 pm
El Cariso Park – 13100 Hubbard St., Sylmar from 4pm to 8 pm
Four LA County Parks are hosting Juneteenth celebrations on Saturday, June 17th. The free festivities include music, sports tournaments, live entertainment, workshops, food, kids’ zones, and more. These are free events with no registration required.
Juneteenth Festival
Recreation Park
401 Sheldon St., El Segundo, CA 90245
Families are invited to celebrate at the Juneteenth Festival happening in El Segundo on Monday, June 19th from 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm. The fun includes a kids’ zone, live music, arts and crafts, vendors, speakers, contests and giveaways, food trucks, and more. RSVP online for this free event.
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Movie in the Park Juneteenth Celebration of Culture
Margaret Todd Park
201 N. Willow Ave., Rialto, CA 92376
The City of Rialto invites families to its Movie in the Park Juneteenth Celebration of Culture event happening on Friday, June 23rd from 5:00 pm to 11:00 pm. The evening will include games, music, community resources, food vendors, giveaways (available on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last), and more. A book reading is scheduled as is an outdoor showing of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. The movie starts at sundown. Register online for this free event. (The movie is rated PG-13.)
31st Annual Juneteenth Celebration
Virginia Avenue Park
2200 Virginia Ave., Santa Monica, CA 90404
The City of Santa Monica is hosting its annual Juneteenth Celebration on Saturday, June 17th from 1:00 pm to 7:00 pm. This year’s theme is “Coming Together in Appreciation, Reconciliation, and Commemoration!” This free event features craft vendors, live musical performances, a children’s area, food, local resources, and more.
Juneteenth Heritage Festival
Leimert Park
Black Arts Los Angeles plans to host its annual Juneteenth Heritage Festival on Saturday, June 17th and Sunday, June 18th. Check the website for more details as they become available.
The Long Beach Juneteenth Celebration
Rainbow Lagoon Park
400 E. Pine Ave, Long Beach, CA
The City of Long Beach is celebrating Juneteenth on Saturday, June 17th from 10:30 am to 7:00 pm. The festivities includes live entertainment, guest speakers, vendors, food, and more. Tickets are required and are available for free online.
Celebrate Juneteenth
Hawaiian Gardens Library
11940 E. Carson St., Hawaiian Gardens, CA 90716
Hawaiian Gardens Library, a part of the LA County Library System, invites families to Celebrate Juneteenth at the library on Friday, June 16th from 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm. There will be a special Family Storytime, and children will have the opportunity to “learn more about the history of Juneteenth while enjoying books and special art activities.” This activity is for children ages 5-12. Advance registration is required as attendance is limited.
2nd Annual Lancaster Juneteenth Celebration
Lancaster City Park
43063 10th Street, Lancaster, CA 93534
The 2nd Annual Lancaster Juneteenth Celebration is happening on Sunday, June 18th from 10:30 am to 6:00 pm. This special event features “messages of hope from top Black talent, thought leaders, and change agents from around the community and across Southern California.” While learning about, and celebrating, the history behind Juneteenth the community will also be celebrating and honoring fathers for Fathers Day. Enjoy music, art, food, games, dancing, a custom car and bike show, and much more at this free event.
SoulfulofNoise Presents: Juneteenth Festival
Amelia Mayberry Park
13201 Meyer Road, Whittier, CA 90605
SoulfulofNoise Presents: Juneteenth Festival is happening on Saturday, June 17th from 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm. This special celebration is “dedicated to uplifting the entire community.” Enjoy live musical performances, local vendors, games, food trucks, barbershop/beautyshop, workshops, live art, and more. Register online for this free event.
Juneteenth Community Celebration
Pierce College – Rocky Young Park
Mason Entrance on Victory Blvd. (between Winnetka and Mason)
Zawadi Cultural Collective invites families to its Annual Juneteenth Community Celebration happening on Saturday, June 17th from 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Check the website for more information about this free event as details become available.
3rd Annual Juneteenth Celebration
2601 Fairmount Blvd., Riverside, CA 92501
Head to Riverside for the 3rd Annual Juneteenth Event happening on Saturday, June 17th from 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm. The festivities include speakers, an African Marketplace, kids zone, food, panel discussions, live musical performances and spoken word poetry, and much more. Register online for this free event.
June Jubilee: A Celebration of Black Excellence
Central Library
630 W. 5th St., Los Angeles, CA 90071
Central Library is hosting June Jubilee: A Celebration of Black Excellence on Saturday, June 10th from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. This inaugural event will “celebrate the rich Black culture in Los Angeles with special guest speakers, informative workshops, live entertainment and fun interactive activities for the whole family.” There will be discussions on health and wellness, business and financial literacy, technology, and more. Check the website for details and a schedule of the day’s events. This is a free, all-ages event.
3rd Annual Juneteenth Soul Fest Block Party
San Manuel Stadium
280 S. E St, San Bernardino, CA 92401
The 3rd Annual Juneteenth Soul Fest Block Party is scheduled for Sunday, June 18th from 12:00 noon to 6:00 pm. This cultural celebration features a marketplace, live entertainment, games, food vendors, and the opportunity to have a lot of fun! Register online for this free event.
Leimert Park Juneteenth Festival
Leimert Park Village
4337 Degnan Blvd., Los Angeles, CA
The Leimert Park Juneteenth Festival is happening on Monday, June 19th. The festivities include community resources, food, a variety of vendors, two DJ stages, and one spoken word stage. Check the website for more information as it becomes available.
Juneteenth Sail
Berth 84 (next to Los Angeles Maritime Museum), San Pedro, CA
Mark your calendar for Monday, June 19th to participate in Juneteenth Sail. Three sail times are available: 1 pm to 3 pm, 4 pm to 6 pm, and the fireworks sail 7 pm to 9:30 pm. Tickets are available online.
33rd Pomona Valley Juneteenth Family Jazz and Arts Festival
Ganesha Park
1575 White Ave., Pomona, CA 91768
The 33rd Pomona Valley Juneteenth Family Jazz and Arts Festival is happening on Saturday, June 17th from 10:00 am to 6:30 pm. The festivities include live musical performances, poetry, food, and more. Register online for this free event.
Juneteenth Celebration
Jackie Robinson Community Center
1020 N. Fair Oaks Ave., Pasadena, CA 91103
The City of Pasadena invites families to its Juneteenth Celebration happening on Saturday, June 17th from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. This family-friendly event features arts and crafts, inflatables, games, live entertainment, spoken word artists, food, and more.
2nd Annual Menifee Juneteenth Celebration
Mt. San Jacinto College
28237 La Piedra Road, Menifee, CA 92584
Take a drive and attend the 2nd Annual Menifee Juneteenth Celebration happening on Saturday, June 17th from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm. This free community event will feature a vendor marketplace, live entertainment, a kids zone (complete with inflatables, face painting, and more), informational booths, and more.
Second Annual Juneteenth Community Celebration
Melrose Trading Post
7850 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90046
Melrose Trading Post is hosting its Second Annual Juneteenth Community Celebration on Sunday, June 18th from 11:00 am to 4:30 pm. Check the website for more information as it becomes available.
3rd Annual DENA Juneteenth Celebration of Justice and Freedom
Metropolitan Baptist Church
2283 N. Fair Oaks Ave., Altadena, CA 91001
The 3rd Annual DENA Juneteenth Celebration of Justice and Freedom is happening on Saturday, June 17th from 10:30 am to 4:30 pm. This free community event will feature a variety of cultural activities including motivational speakers, Gospel singers, arts and crafts, yoga, games, food vendors, community resources, and more. Register online for this free event.
Juneteenth Celebration
Bell Gardens Library
7110 Garfield Ave., Bell Gardens, CA 90201
Bell Gardens Library, a part of the LA County Library System, is hosting a Juneteenth Celebration on Saturday, June 17th from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm. There will be a reading of A Flag for Juneteenth, followed by an art project where children can “decorate your own Juneteenth ribbon flag wand to celebrate Juneteenth.” This activity is for children ages 6-12. Advance registration is required as attendance is limited.
Juneteenth @ King Park
Martin Luther King Jr. Park
1950 Lemon Ave., Long Beach, CA 90806
Celebrate Juneteenth and Father’s Day at King Park on Sunday, June 18th from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. Enjoy live music, resources, games, food, and more.
Natural-WE Community Juneteenth Fair and Hair Show
New Providence Baptist Church
10200 Normandie Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90044
The Natural-WE Community Juneteenth Fair and Hair Show is scheduled for Saturday, June 10th from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. This free event will feature vendors, resources, food, a hair show, and more. Tickets are free and are available online.
Juneteenth: A Global Celebration for Freedom
The Greek Theatre
2700 N. Vermont Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90027
Juneteenth: A Global Celebration for Freedom, a “first-of-its-kind concert experience,” will be at The Greek Theatre on Monday, June 19th at 5:00 pm. This special performance features “a diverse lineup featuring essential artists and sounds from the African diaspora.” Details, as well as ticket information, are available online.
2023 Juneteenth Celebration
Holly Park
2058 W. 120th Street, Hawthorne, CA 90250
The City of Hawthorne is hosting its 2023 Juneteenth Celebration on Saturday, June 17th from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. This free event features live musical performances, children’s activities (including face painting), food, and more.
Juneteenth Storytime and Craft
Mark Twain Branch Library
9621 S. Figueroa St., Los Angeles, CA 90003
The Mark Twain Branch Library invites families to its Juneteenth Storytime and Craft on Tuesday, June 20th at 3:00 pm. Enjoy a special story time celebrating Juneteenth and then have fun crafting confetti poppers.
Juneteenth 2023
Calvary Baptist Church
1502 20th St., Santa Monica, CA 90404
Calvary Baptist Church, the oldest African-American Baptist church in Santa Monica, invites families to its Juneteenth 2023 event on Saturday, June 17th from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. The festivities include live musical performances; a health and wellness fair, including a blood drive; kids club; food; shopping; and more.
Juneteenth Community Quilt
Rowland Heights Library
1850 Nogales St., Rowland Heights, CA 91748
Rowland Heights Library, part of the LA County Library System, invites families to participate in a Juneteenth Community Quilt on Friday, June 9th (10 am to 6 pm), Saturday, June 10th (10 am to 6 pm), and Sunday, June 11th (1 pm to 5 pm). “Pick up instructions and a paper quilt square at the Customer Service Desk then write or draw what freedom means to you.” Return the completed quilt square to the library by Saturday, June 17th. The community quilt will be displayed in the library during the week of June 19th. This is an all-ages event.
Juneteenth: Quilts
Lennox Library
4359 Lennox Blvd., Lennox, CA 90304
Lennox Library, part of the LA County Library System, is hosting a Juneteenth Quilt activity on Saturday, June 10th from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm. Families will learn more about the traditions behind quilt-making and “design your own quilt patch using paper, markers, and other materials.” This activity is for ages 12-18.
Juneteenth Celebration
Lynwood Library
11320 Bullis Road, Lynwood, CA 90262
Lynwood Library, part of the LA County Library System, invites families to its Juneteenth Celebration on Saturday, June 17th from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm. To commemorate the holiday, “we will contemplate what freedom means through the art of collage.” This activity is for children ages 6-12. Advance registration is required as attendance is limited.
Wendy Kennar is a mother, writer, and former teacher who has lived her entire life in the same Los Angeles zip code. You can read more from Wendy at her website WendyKennar.com where she writes about books, boys, and bodies (living with an invisible disability).
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