List of California Juneteenth Celebrations

STOCKTON
June 18, 2005 - Taft Community Center
Juneteenth Celebration 2005 will be hosted in the Taft Park located at 389 W. Downing Ave., Stockton, CA 95206 from 10AM-5PM. The activities include: over 35 vending booths, live entertainment, free food, raffles, bingo, dominoes, dunk tank, children's playhouse and jumper, face painting, pony rides, presentations and giveaways, fashion show, special guests and appearances, and much more.
RIVERSIDE
June 4, 2005 - Riverside Juneteenth Committee
The 5th Annual Riverside Juneteenth Celebration will be held on Saturday, June 4, 2005 at Stratton Community Center/ Bordwell Park, 2008 Martin Luther King Blvd., Riverside, CA from 12 - 6 PM. This FREE family and community orientated event will include presentations on the origin and significance of Juneteenth, health and community professional, speaking on vital issues, awards to community members, along with wonderful food and merchandise vendors. There will be a fashion show and entertainment provided by local community talent and special guests. Come bring the entire family. It will be fun for the kids. This years' theme is "Family". Family Reunions welcomed. For information, participation, sponsorship or directions call 909-788-4959 or 909-697-5893.
FONTANA
June 18, 2005 - North Fontana Black Awareness Parade Committee
There will be crafts, food, information booth, entertainment along with guess speakers. the surrounding will be as one large picnic.so come out to join us june. 18, 2005 we will be looking forward to seeing you ,and also having fun. for more info. call skeet (909)841-3705 or laRita (909)948-4306
GILROY
June 16 & 19th, 2005 - The River Nile's Kemetic Institute
At the Kemetic Institute 7469 Forest Street Gilroy, CA 95020 408-799-8624. June 16th 7PM until 10PM We hold a Harlem Renaisance Evening of Jazz. On June 19th outdoor festival beginning with the arrival Traditional African Drum procession bringing notice of Harambe "The Good News" and Gen. Granger and the Buffalo Soldiers reading of the Presidents order #3. The following celebration in Music, Dance, and Theater with food vendors and non food vendors from 1PM until Dusk.
SAN JOSE
Downtown San Jose in the Plaza De Cesar Chavez June 18th Opening Day Ceremony begins 1PM Celebration each day (June 18th & 19th, 2005) from 12noon until 7PM. Traditional African Drum procession calling the people to Harambe- Hear the good news-Re-inactment of Gen Granger bringing order # 3 to people accompanied by the Buffalo Soldiers and following cultural celebration in Dance,music and theater. Health arena. Education and Information arena.
LOS ANGELES
June 18, 2005 - Friends of WGStill Cultural Center
On June 18, 2005, the Friends of WGStill Cultural Center will celebrate the 16th Annual Juneteenth Festival with Blues, Jazz, Gospel, Kidz Corner, food booths, Art Exhibit and Special Guests

National council of Negro Women, inc Bethune Section - The 2nd Annual Juneeteenth Membership Luncheon on Saturday June 18,2005 1:pm Food , forum 1638 W. 127th Street, Los angeles, CA.Donation $ 35.00 RSVP (323) 753-5059

June 17, 2005 - PCS Senior Multipurpose Center: Program with testimonies, songs and reflections by our senior citizens.

African American Committee Local 660 - SEIU Local 660 June 18, 2005, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM - Storytelling, short movie, fashion show, and the history of Juneteenth.

June 18, 2005 - City of Refuge - A city-wide festival on the grounds of the City of Refuge Church featuring a youth talent and stepshowcase, free food, The John Salley Block Party from 100.3 The Beat and a variety of vendors from the community. Call 323-750-0523 for more information.

June 18, 2005 - GLC/MANUAL ARTS HIGH - Manual Arts High School - 4131 S. Vermont, 11am-4:30pm God's lil Cleaners and Manual Arts will have food games, contests. We will have bike racing, speed skating, 3-legged race, and other vendors. Free food (hot dogs and soda pop) for kids, also BBQ dinners will be sold (fund raiser).
SACRAMENTO
Cosumnes River College, 8401 Center Parkway, Sacramento, CA, 95823, on the Fountain Quad area of the campus. Monday, May 9, 2005, from 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. The Black History Month Committee is hosting a lecture on the history and significance of Juneteenth, the reading of the 13th and 14th Amendments, pictorial display, and college students participating in a bar-b-q picnic with lawn games. While Juneteenth is celebrated in June, May 9th is the last day that students can participate in co-curricular events on campus. The committee is using this opportunity to further the education of the community about Black History with the hope of developing this event into an academic year-end tradition.

Sunday, June 19: Sister Friends and City of Sacramento Neighborhood Services Area II presents-- Annual Juneteenth Sankofa Dinner ( Traditional Soul Food potluck dinner), from 5-7pm at Belle Cooledge Community Center, 5699 South Land Park Dr., Sacramento, CA. Please wear white to symbolize the solidarity of our people. Cultural program with speakers, poetry, family stories and music. For more info. contact Toni Newman Ritchards at (916) 271-4270 or Faye Kennedy at (916) 484-5025
VICTORVILLE
June 18, 2005 - Held at Hook Community Center, 14973 Joshua St. Admission: Free. Live entertainment, food, door prizes, health & education information, fashion show,Black History Super Bowl
SANTA MONICA
The 13th Annual Santa Monica Juneteenth Celebration, co-produced by the City of Santa Monica, the Pico Neighborhood Association and the Juneteenth Celebration Committee, will shine the spotlight on "Healing the Legacy of Slavery," as it explores the struggles, successes and survival of African-Americans and their culture at Clover park on Saturday, June 18. From 12 noon to 6 p.m., event attendees of every age will enjoy a wide array of sights, sounds and tastes, with mouth-watering foods, creative workshops for children, sports activities, and a marketplace. Live entertainment includes the gospel-jazz of Alfonzo Freeman, the Caribbean and world rhythms of Rogelio Mitchell, the enlighting stories by Gwyn Gorg, Ellaraino will mezmarize children with her exotic stories and folklore, the soulful songs of Nichelle "Nini" Monroe, the electic sounds of Earth Blues and the toe-tapping, angelic songs of Hamilton High School's gospel choir. The event will also showcase Children of the Emancipation Traveling Museum, featuring storytelling, folktales, videos and a tribute to a book selected for the African-American Read-Along Book Club Literacy Program and part of a new Intergenerational Literacy Program. As part of Santa Monica's event, excerpts of the Emancipation Proclamation will be read following an opening procession that will involve students from local schools depicting African, the Middle Passage, slavery, freedom and modern day, and the Head Start program, church choir members and West African drummers and dancers. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL 451-8124
SAN DIEGO
Come and celebrate with KURS 1040 AM “The Soul of San Diego” Radio Station, Saturday, June 18, 2005 from 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. as we celebrate Juneteenth! Enjoy live entertainment on the main stage featuring jazz, gospel, reggae, poetry, and historical presentations. Enjoy art exhibits, food and merchandise vendor booths, a special kids fun zone and great family fun for all. This event will be broadcast live on KURS 1040 AM. This event free and is open to the public. For additional information on this event or to download a vendor application, please contact Felicia Barmer @ (619) 262-8384. Bring your family and friends and enjoy this day of “Communities Coming Together.”
TRACY
June 18, 2005 - This year's event is sure to be a hit with the whole family and community at large. Our Theme: Juneteenth-"Expressions of African American Culture" will be held at Lincoln Park, in downtown Tracy, CA.from 11am to 6pm. We will be featuring the Crowning of Mr/Ms Juneteenth (7th or 8th Graders), Health Pavillion that will have FREE screening throughout the day, a reenactment of "a day in the life of a Buffalo Soldier" featuring also showcasing a real life Buffalo Soldier Mounted Honor Guard, a Scholarship Fundraising 2005 Ford Mustang V6 Car Contest, plenty of Food Vendors, Crafts Vendors, information booths, Comedy featuring Ms Robin Cee, other prize giveaways, DJ Hicks will provide ongoing great sound, Child Face Painting near the Gazebo and our show-stopper will be Grammy Award Winning former Lead Singer for Tower Of Power-Mr Lenny Williams and his 10 piece All-Star Band. Please call 209.249.6644 for further information.

On June 4, 2005, the Tracy African American Association (TAAA) will celebrate freedom during its annual Juneteenth Festival between 11:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. at Lincoln Park (Eaton & Holly Streets) in Tracy. This marks the 11th year TAAA has created the community event inviting every neighbor to come celebrate freedom and enjoy! This year, the Buffalo Soldiers will join the celebration, there will be a Health Pavillion, and you could even win a 2005 Mustang! A community event full of food, entertainment, vendors, and crafts, TAAA encourages everyone to come and experience the celebration.
Entertainment features Lenny Williams and former Tower of Power members, DJ David Hicks, Buffalo Soldiers, Comedienne Robin Cee, Steel Drumming by The Harmonics, and much more!

Where: Lincoln Park in Tracy – 20 East Eaton, Tracy, CA 95376

Public Info: 209.249.6644
HEMET
Satuday, June 11, 2005 - 10:00am to 3:00pm Hemet, Ca. @ Gibbel Park {corner of Florida & Kirby. Live Entertainment, Carl's Jr., Youth of the Nation, Local Churhes, Poets and speakers. For more information please call Greg Walkera at (951)487-0560
COMPTON
The City of Compton will celebrate Juneteenth with an all-day bash featuring former Temptation Ali Woodson and Latino R&B legends Tierra on Saturday, June 18, from 12:00 noon to 6:00 p.m., at Lueders Park, 1500 East Rosecrans Avenue, in the City of Compton. You don’t want to miss this fun-filled all day bash, which will include free carnival rides, a dominoes competition, basketball tournament, food and vendor booths, face painting and free watermelon and red soda water. The event is free to the public. For more information, contact Virginia Cruz in the City of Compton Recreation Department at (310) 605-6323.

The Story Project - The students of The Story Project at Communities in Schools of Southbay in Compton, California will celebrate Juneteenth Day by exhibiting their photography and poetry with the theme of freedom and education. Location: Communities in Schools of South Bay Inc. 1610-B Rosecrans Ave. Compton, CA 90220 Date: June 14th Time: 6:00-8:00. Join the Story Project students as they exhibit their photography and hold a poetry cafe for the community
REDDING
Shasta County NAACP will celebrate Juneteenth on Saturday May 18 th 2005. Time: 12:00 noon to 8:00 pm Place: Martin Luther King Park Music, Barbecue, information tables, games
SAN BERNARDINO
GREETINGS IN THE NAME OF OUR LORD AND SAVIOR, JESUS CHRIST! You are cordially invited to attend Greater Cornerstone’s 11th Annual Juneteenth Celebration to convene Saturday, June 18, 2005, at 11:00 a.m. This is a wonderful occasion where you will experience the history of Juneteenth, and where you will be able to wear your African Attire and eat succulent, appetizing, mouth-watering, attractive recipes from the Motherland, as well as our traditional African American dishes as well. WHERE: GREATER CORNERSTONE CHURCH (COGIC) 1604 NORTH “G” STREET SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92405 WHEN: SATURDAY, JUNE 18TH AT 11:00 AM Come and enjoy beautiful music, food and attire as we celebrate the blessed day of June 19th, Juneteenth, the day America’s African slaves discovered they were free in the state of Texas, and its surrounding states. For more information, call (909) 886-0095, or (909) 427-7484, and ask for Mary Hargrave. May God bless you and keep you. Hope to see you there!
CHINO
June 18, 2005 - Women Of Excellence Ministries Inc. Presents Our Second Annual Juneteenth and scholarship Fundraiser celebration 2005 and this event will be held at the Chino High School Stadium 5472 Park Place, Chino, Ca. 91710 The time is 10 a.m. -7:00 P.M. The Evnt is Free to the public. Activities & games for Children- Adults. So bring the whole family! There will be entertainment through the whole day. Poets. Gospel Artist, Band, a Play (Skit). Mimes,and a mini gospel concert with monitory award for the choir chosen by the judges. Retail and display vendors- Variety of Food. Fish, Chicken, Barbeque, sweet potato pies, Our Theme this year is Making a difference in your community through diversity. For information for display or retail vendors,or to participte in performing. Call 909-576-2792.
FAIRFIELD
African-American Cultural Alliance Committee - Tabor Park on East Tabor Avenue, Fairfield, CA Saturday, June 18, 2005/10 am - 6 pm Food Vendors Merchant Vendors Information Vendors Kid Activities, i.e. games, face paint, etc. Choir/Praise Dancers/Band History Tent
RICHMOND
National Brotherhood Alliance - Juneteenth Family Day at Nichol Park Saturday, June 18, 2005, 10:00am - 6:00 pm,
Sun Village/ Littlerock
Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation - Jackie Robinson County Park 8773 East Avenue R Littlerock, CA 93543 Saturday, June 18, 2005 10 a.m. - sundown Local live entertainment, basketball showdown, drill team competition, 360 dance, boot camp, balloon jump, face painting, plenty of good food, barber/ hair cutting/ trim, car show, etc.
SAN FRANCISCO
Blacks in Government/U.S. Department of HUD - Location of the event: 600 Harrison St., San Francisco, CA on June 16, 2005, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. - Educate and inform participants re the meaning and history of Juneteenth. Presentations re Juneteenth, Display table re Civil War/Slavery and Lunch to a very diverse group.
FRESNO
Fresno West Coalition for Economic Development & City of Fresno - 27th Annual Juneteenth Celebration - Gospel Night- June 17th @ 6 PM Parade-June 18th @ 10 AM Celebration: Booth & Stage Entertainment-June 18th @ 12 Noon- 6 PM Where: Hinton Community Center, 2385 Fairview (Church St.) just south of Edison Computech Host: City of Fresno- Parks & Recreation, The Office of Councilmember Cythnia Sterling, and Fresno West Coalition for Economic Development (FWCED) For Vendor & Information Booth Reservation: Contact Tate Hill at FWCED (559) 485-1273
EAST PALO ALTO
Juneteenth Cultural Festival - Festival Date: June 18th, 2005 9am - 5pm. Location: Bell Street Park, East Palo Alto, Ca. 94303 Entertainment: The Legendary California Malibus, Rockin Rick Baker, Sugar T, The Best Intentions, The New Rzahem Band, and Doc Louie
MADERA
June 19th, 2005 - Madera NAACP Branch # 1084 & Youth Council Unit # 1739 - Juneteenth Celebration at downtown Madera County Courthouse Park, Yosemite Ave and Gateway Drive, Programs begins at 10am until 4pm. Gospel Fest-Church Choirs from Surrounding Communities invited to come and bless everyone, Ministers/Pastors,Persons of the Cloth,invited to give 15 minute blessings of the Word to All, Praise Dancers, Gospel Musicians, both Old and Youth are invited to share. Prop 98 RALLY, about the education money taken by the Gov last year, to have given back for the many educational programs that he is trying to eliminate, Rally at 1pm, EVERYONE invited to send a message of unity to Sacramento, that the Ancestors we are celebrating, fought too hard to loose any Youth from the education arena because the funds for higher education have been eliminated, EDUCATION is our way out. Food Booths, Crafts, Historical Exhibits, and much more. Booth Space is available, only, NO booth setups provided. No power supply, must furnish your own. Booth Space rental is $25 per space. Contact, Luther Slack, Branch President at 559-673-0971 or by fax, 559-665-3155 or Ruby Dunn at 559-664-1692 or at her cell number 559-871-1275. Madera CA is in the exact center of the State of California, easy access to all off highway 99. Father's Day also on June 19th, so Dad's are asked to come out and cook and share their favorite family recipes, by renting a booth and celebrating the festivities with their families and the Communities. NAACP is the oldest civil rights organization in the world with a multi-cultural Membership. Public is welcome. No fee to attend. NO alcoholic beverage allowed in the Park per County Government rules. This is a Family Oriented Day.
HAYWARD
June 19th, 2005 CELEBRATION OF A LIVING LEGEND BISHOP J W MACKLIN A COMMUNITY WIDE EVENT AT CITY HALL FROM 300PM -500PM FOOD AND ENTERTAINMENT. An event you don't want to miss seating is limited call 510-886 2318 for more information. a small donation is required
SANTA ROSA
35th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Juneteenth Festival - Martin Luther King Jr. Park - 1671 Hendley St., Santa Rosa, CA June 18th, 10am-6pm. Activities include: Live Entertainment; Gospel, Soul/R&B, Jazz, Hip-Hop/Rap, Fashion Show, Arts & Crafts Vendors, kids Basketball Tournament, Award Presentation, FREE FOOD, special guest appearance by M8TRIX Band and other guests.