Virginia Avenue Park hosts a jubilant celebration of justice and liberty in commemoration of the announcement of the emancipation of enslaved African Americans who lived in the former Confederacy - two years after the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation.

This year’s theme is "A Family Affair: Unifying, Healing & Restoring".

Chazz Ross leads his traditional participatory drumming performance prior to the show. 

Performance Schedule:
2:15pm: Black National Anthem performed by William Bryant and the Santa Monica College Emeritus Choir
2:35pm: Daunte Fyall with Daansekou
3:45pm:  Nichelle Monroe with Butterfly
4:30pm: Spoken Word by Stacy McClendon
5pm: Pascal Bokar AfroBlueGrazz Band (presented in partnership with BroadStage)
6pm: Durti-Ryce featuring Deron

The festival also includes unique food and craft vendors, a kid’s activity area, and health and other local resources.