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Sacramento Juneteenth Festival

Saturday June 15, 2024 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
William Land Park3800 W Land Park DrSacramento CA 95822
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Description

Friday Night 14th  “Gospel Under the Stars” Concert  6-9:00 pm

Performances by Sacramento’s best Gospel artists

Saturday 15th Festival in the Park 11:00 am -6:00 pm

  • The Juneteenth Mile – A 1-mile run/walk event in partnership with Black Men Run and Greater Sacramento Urban League (9:00 am)
  • Main Stage Entertainment – Live performances – Gospel Grammy award winning performance by Juanita Wynn in addition to Ms. Lena Byrd -national artist along with local R & B, Neo Soul, Jazz, Blues artist & more
  • The Juneteenth youth essay reading presentation- previously selected winners will read essays and receive awards on mainstage
  • Juneteenth Community Soldier Awards – Presented to unheralded members of the community who are making a difference

Juneteenth Health/Wellness Pavilion   

  • On- site health screenings
  • Healthy Soul Food cooking demonstrations
  • Physical activities – line dancing, Zumba
  • Distribution of health-related resources

Juneteenth Arts & Education Theater

A live painting exhibition by several local artist in partnership with the Crocker Art Museum. Other components include:

  • Black history exhibits 
  • Juneteenth themed art display
  • Presentations acknowledging the accomplishments of African-Americans pre and post Emancipation

Vendors

  • Health products, resource information and wares by local businesses
  • Social services organizations, County, State, health organizations etc.
  • Food – An array of good eats prepared by local proprietors

Children’s Area

  • Mask making
  • Interactive games 
  • Face painting 
  • Art activities  

www.sacramentojuneteenthinc.com

Cost

FREE

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