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