Celebrate Juneteenth 2024
Juneteenth is a time to gather as family, friends, and neighbors, reflect on the past and look towards the future. The holiday is an opportunity to acknowledge that Black history is American history. Our history reminds us of the struggles our brothers and sisters endured under bondage, but also the potential that we can all achieve together.
WHAT JUNETEENTH MEANS TO US
“To move forward as an Equitable and Just Society, and as a union, we must recognize how we got here. The acknowledgment of Juneteenth in our history gives me hope that we are committed to achieving justice for all Americans. I love this country, and the celebration of Freedom Day brings me tremendous pride – onward!”
-Riley Talford, Fresno County Chapter Vice-President
“Celebrando Juneteenth es la continuación del movimiento por justicia; nuestros hermanos Afro-Americanos son lo originarios de la resistencia laboral. Hay que honrarlos por sus sacrificios y asegurarnos de que nuestras nuevas generaciones aprendan estas historias.”
-Patricia Moran, Child Care Providers United & SEIU 521 Executive Board Delegate
CELEBRATE JUNETEENTH
- Going to an event near you. See the suggested list of events below.
- Learning more about the history of Juneteenth and why it’s important.
Alameda County
Hella Juneteenth, the Cookout
When: Wednesday, June 19 | 1 pm – 5 pm
Where: The OMCA Garden – 1000 Oak St., Oakland, CA 94607
Additional events in Oakland here.
Fresno County
Fresno Juneteenth Collaborative “Forging a Legacy of shared Prosperity, Justice and Cultural Harmony
When: June 13-19, 2024
Where: Convention & Visitors Center – Valdez Hall
Event Details:
Santa Clara County
Juneteenth in the Streets Festival | SEIU Local 521 is a proud sponsor
When: Saturday, June 15 | 12p – 7
Where: Sofa District Downtown San Jose
Event Details
Monterey County
5th Annual Juneteenth Monterey County Presented by the Monterey County Black Caucus
When: Saturday, June 15 | 1 p.m.
Where: Laguna Grande Park & City Hall
Details of the event on the Facebook event page here.
Santa Cruz County
Santa Cruz Juneteenth
When: Saturday, June 15, 2024 | 12pm – 5pm
Where: Santa Cruz Laurel Park
More info and details here
Kings County
Juneteenth Community Event – City of Hanford
When: Saturday, June 15 – 10 pm – 5 pm
Where: Longfield Center | 560 South Douty St. Hanford, CA
More info and details here.
Kern County
Juneteenth Festival 2024
When: Saturday, June 22, 2024 | 1p – 7
Where: Silver Creek Park | 7011 Harris Rd. Bakersfield, CA
Additional events are taking place Wednesday, June 19, and Friday, June 22. More info and details here.
Stanislaus County
Celebrate Juneteenth – Modesto
When: Saturday, June 15 – 11 am – 5 pm
Where: Graceada Park – 401 Needham Ave. Modesto, CA
Presented by the King – Kennedy Board of Directors
