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Juneteenth is a holiday celebrated on June 19 to commemorate the emancipation of enslaved people in the US. The holiday was first celebrated in Texas, where on that date in 1865, in the aftermath of the Civil War, enslaved people were declared free under the terms of the 1862 Emancipation Proclamation.
Juneteenth Celebration in Merced
June 17-19, 2022
Merced, CA 95340
The Juneteenth Coalition will be hosting a Juneteenth Celebration on Saturday, June 18th beginning at 10 a.m. This family-friendly event will be held at McNamara Park in Merced.
There will be vendors, music, food and fun for children and adults. This event is open to the public and ALL are highly encouraged to attend to celebrate and learn about Juneteenth.
Vendor opportunities are available but they are limited due to spacing. If you have any questions or need more information, please contact Shannon Phillips at shanphill14@gmail.com or Allen Brooks at MercedNAACPPresident@gmail.com.
Juneteenth Celebrations and Parade
Parade downtown Main Street begins 10 a.m. at Q and Main. Proceeds east ends MLK Way and ends 12 p.m. Mc Namara Park begins @ noon. FREE everything is FREE at the park. Swimming, games, basketball tournament and food. Entertainment and music. Come everyone and celebrate FREEDOM DAY. Be a part of history first National Juneteenth holiday. Gilbert Macias Park celebration Friday June 17th and Sunday Juneteenth 19, 2022. Contact: Tamara Cobb at: (209) 205-5876.
Healthy Seeds
Sunday June 19, 2022 at 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
June 18, 2022
12:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Joe Herb Park
2200 Yosemite Parkway
Merced, CA
Join Healthy & Fit West Coast and community partners in celebrating the Children’s Bill of Rights for Merced County and have fun day celebrating Father’s Day with us! 1st Community Park Day for families of children 0-5 years old.
Light and Healthy Snacks Will Be Provided. Rock Painting, Face Painting, Bounce House and Fire Truck.
This is an outdoor event COVID-19 protocols will be enforced.
https://healthy-fit-West-Coast.org
Juneteenth in Modesto
Sunday, June 19, 2022 at 10 a.m.
Modesto, CA.
Juneteenth Modesto Presented by SRL Productions at Graceada Park
Join us in celebrating Juneteenth in Modesto! There will be food, vendors, games, stage entertainment, prizes, contents, pictures, and a lot of fun! This is a kid friendly event with no alcohol. Follow us to stay in the loop as we announce more exciting news celebrating Freedom Day.
Save The Date
SAVE THE DATE for our 2022 Juneteenth Celebration!
Saturday, June 18, 2022
Weber Point Events Center
San Joaquin Juneteenth Foundation
315 E French Camp Rd #735
French Camp, CA 95231
Contact Us: info@stocktonjuneteenth.org or (209) 457-SJJF (7553)
Fresno Juneteenth
Juneteenth is an African-American holiday that commemorates the notification of the Emancipation Proclamation to the State of Texas on June 19, 1865. The theme this year is “It’s A Family ReUnion!
Fresno Juneteenth Celebration June 16-20, 2022. It’s a Family
ReUnion with Entertainment, Food, Vendors and more.
For information call: 1-559-375-1880 or Email: info@fresnojuneteenth.com
Sacramento Juneteenth Festival — Gospel Under the Stars Concert
June 17, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
William Land Park, Sacramento, CA
The Friday night “Gospel Under the Stars” features some of Sacramento’s best gospel artists. In an evening setting “Under the Stars” in the Amphitheater near the pond of William Land park, a high-powered gospel concert take place.
This year’s concert is schedule to feature James Jackson, Yardley Griffin, and Charlotte Washington.
For more information visit SacramentoJuneteenthInc.org
