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This Sunday, June 19th marks Juneteenth, the federal holiday that commemorates the emancipation of African Americans from slavery in 1865. Here are some Juneteenth events happening in and around Los Angeles this weekend:

SATURDAY, JUNE 18, 2022

Santa Monica 30th Annual Juneteenth Celebration

Virginia Avenue Park
2200 Virginia Avenue
Santa Monica, CA 90404

An afternoon of live music, unique food and craft vendors, and local resources to celebrate the 30th annual Juneteenth celebration, Saturday, June 18 from 1pm-7pm. More info.

Zawadi Cultural Collective's 5th Annual Juneteenth Community Celebration

Woodley Park
6350 Woodley Ave
Van Nuys. Ca 91436

Live entertainment, giveaways, activities, silent auction and more Saturday, June 18 from 1-6pm. More info.

 

Leimert Park Juneteenth Festival
4331 Degnan Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90008
 

Leimert Park Juneteenth Festival is located in the historic Leimert Park Village featuring 300+ Black-owned businesses, three main stages, two DJ's stages, and one spoken word stage and more 12-9pm on Saturday, June 18. It is not just a market, but a curated experience featuring great food, drinks, music, art and culture, networking opportunities, and the best energy. More info.

42 Screening at Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza
3650 W. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90008

A special screening of 42, in this the 75th Anniversary year of Jackie Robinson breaking the color barrier in baseball, on Saturday, June 18  Also a live performance from The Urban Renewal Project, and a fantastic lineup of local, Black-owned, and extremely delicious food trucks serving up soul food. Doors 6pm, Music 7:30pm, Movie 8:30pm. More info.

The Sk8 Pop-Up: Juneteenth Roll
LA Kings Burbank Sports Center
3211 W. Victory Blvd.
Burbank, CA 91505

An all-ages event - beginners are encouraged, all wheels are welcomed. Enjoy a live DJ and food vendors Saturday, June 18 from 4-8pm. More info.

Juneteenth: 1865-2021 Screening at Central Library
630 W. 5th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90071

A special screening of Juneteenth: 1865-2021, a documentary that looks back at the meaning of Juneteenth and its origins in southeast Texas. Saturday, June 18 at 1pm. More info.

SUNDAY, JUNE 19, 2022

SoulfulofNoise Juneteenth Festival
Comfort LA
1110 E. 7th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90001

Live music performances, barbershop, entrepreneurship workshop, health & wellness activation, local vendors, food trucks, fun & games, and more Sunday, June 19 from 12pm-6pm. More info.

Juneteenth Prosperity Market 
600 State Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90037

A pop-up Farmer's Market at the California African American Museum that celebrates Black farmers, chefs, and entrepreneurs Sunday, June 19 from 11am-3pm. More info + schedule.

Black On The Block at Wisdome LA
1147 Palmetto St.
Los Angeles, CA

A Carnival-themed festival featuring 200+ Black-owned businesses, live performances, soul train line, panel discussions, a ferris wheel, carnival games, and more Sunday, June 19 from 1pm-8pm. More info.

3rd Annual Juneteenth Drive-Thru Parade
3900 W. Manchester Blvd.
Inglewood, CA 90305

Juneteenth in LA presents the 3rd Annual Drive-Thru Parade, led by the Los Angeles Rams and the Lombardi Trophy. The caravan starts at 11am near La Brea & Manchester and ends at Inglewood City Hall. More info.

Hollywood Bowl Juneteenth Concert
2301 N. Highland Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90068

JUNETEENTH: A Global Celebration of Freedom features performances by Khalid, Earth, Wind & Fire, The Roots, Lucky Daye, Jhené Aiko, Robert Glasper, Killer Mike, Billy Porter, Mary Mary Anthony Hamilton, Michelle Williams, Mickey Guyton, the Debbie Allen Dance Academy, and more on Sunday, June 19 from 4:30pm - 8pm. Plus, Thomas Wilkins and Derrick Hodge lead the Re-Collective Orchestra, marking the first-ever performance of an all-Black symphony orchestra in the Hollywood Bowl’s 100-year history. Tickets + more info.