LOS ANGELES (CNS) – Los Angeles County Parks will host a series of free Juneteenth celebrations across the county this month, officials announced Monday.
The family-friendly events will feature live entertainment, cultural activities, workshops, sports tournaments and community programming honoring Black culture, freedom, resilience and community, according to organizers.
A signature celebration is scheduled for June 20 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Jackie Robinson Park in Sun Village.
Additional events are planned June 18 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Valleydale Park in Azusa, June 25 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at El Cariso Community Regional Park in Sylmar and June 27 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Don Knabe Park in Cerritos.
Programming will include live music, performances, workshops, food vendors, children’s and teen zones and other community activities, organizers said.
“We’re proud to continue this important tradition of celebrating Juneteenth across LA County Parks,” Norma E. García-González, director of the Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation, said in a statement. “Our parks bring people together, and these celebrations provide an opportunity to honor the history, culture and lasting contributions of Black communities while fostering connection, understanding and community pride.”
All events are free and open to the public, with no registration required. Food will be available for purchase from local vendors, officials said.
More information is available at https://parks.lacounty.gov/Juneteenth.
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