Friday, June 19, 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. in Plaza Del Mar Park
The Juneteenth SB is excited to return and bring some much needed joy for our community. This year’s local celebration is taking place on Friday, June 19th from 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. at Plaza Del Mar Park in Santa Barbara. The theme is “Love for the People.”
Juneteenth Santa Barbara is a local celebration of the national Black Independence Day. It is a collaborative effort to showcase Black culture, talent, and joy in Santa Barbara County. This annual event centers around a free community celebration that invites the community to enjoy local live music, dancing, poetry, spoken word, artist exhibitions, storytelling, kids zone, beer and wine garden, and food trucks. There will also be the Black Artisan Market, which includes Black-led community organizations showcasing their work at their own booths.
More info: https://juneteenthsb.org/.
At the June 2nd Goleta City Council meeting, the City proclaimed June 19th as “Juneteenth” in Goleta and encourage all residents to use this time to learn about the legacy of Black peoples, their contributions, and stand in an alliance to end racism and hate. View the proclamation here.