Virginia Ave Park Virtual Juneteenth Celebration

Sat Jun 19, 2021
10:30am ET
Age: All
Price: Free

Virginia Avenue Park's annual Juneteenth celebration is held virtually in 2021.

This year's theme, "The Change is Here," is inspired by the famous Sam Cook song A Change is Gonna Come. It was developed as a response to the outpouring of calls for change locally and nationally towards a more equitable society. 

The program’s Master of Ceremonies is spoken word artist Sean Raymond Hill and the presentation will include:

  • Traditional opening drum call performed by Chazz Ross and dancer Teresa Smith
  • A selection of classic and original soul and blues pieces performed by Harold Wherry and the Blue Breeze Band
  • Gospel favorites performed by Kaleo & the Voice of One Singers featuring Dr. Henry Jackson
  • The annual presentation by Mayor Himmelrich of the Juneteenth Proclamation to LaVerne Ross founder and visionary of the Juneteenth Celebration in Santa Monica

10:30am - 12noon Pacific

Register for this free Zoom event

** Activity dates/times are subject to change. Please click through to the activity website to verify.