FREEDOM: Juneteenth Festival

Celebrate freedom at Black in Mayberry's 4th Annual Juneteenth Festival on June 21 in Venice, CA! Enjoy live music, dance performances, art, Black-owned creative market, and delicious food from 2-8PM at 910 Abbot Kinney Blvd. This outdoor cultural celebration features empowering live music, art installations, and powerful tributes to Black resilience. Join us for this joyful community event honoring liberation through arts and culture!

Black in Mayberry Presents: FREEDOM: Juneteenth Festival
Saturday, June 21 | 2PM-8PM | 910 Abbot Kinney Blvd, Venice, CA

Immerse yourself in a vibrant outdoor celebration of Black freedom, culture, and community at our Juneteenth Festival! This day-long event brings together music, art, food, and fellowship to honor the enduring spirit of liberation.

Festival Highlights:

🎶 Live Music & Performances

• Main stage featuring live music by Black artists
• Spoken word poetry celebrating Black resilience
• DJ and Emcee weaving in the history of Juneteenth throughout the celebration
  

🛍️ Black-Owned Marketplace

• 50+ vendors showcasing art, crafts, and goods
• Meet local entrepreneurs and makers
• Special festival discounts and exclusives
  

🎨 Art & Interactive Experiences

• Art installations
• Community art activations
• Freedom-themed photo booth
  

🍽️ Food & Drink

• Gourmet food trucks with Black culinary excellence
• Black owned business beverages
• Sweet treats and desserts
  

Why Attend?

• ✊🏾 Experience Juneteenth as a living celebration
• 🎵 Discover incredible Black musical talent
• 🛍️ Support local Black businesses
• 🎨 Engage with meaningful public art
• 👪 Enjoy family-friendly programming

Program Dates:June 19: FREEDOM: Juneteenth Art Exhibition Opening Ceremony

June 20: Family Day: Children's Storytime, Art Activities and Workshops

June21: Juneteenth Festival: Live music, creative marketplace, festival fun

June22: Black Art Fair

June 28: Exhibition Guided Tour & Panel Discussion

June 19-28: FREEDOM: Juneteenth Art Exhibition  

JUNETEENTH

Finally, on January 1, 1863 President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation, officially abolishing slavery in Confederate states. Yet, word had not reached enslaved African-Americans in Texas until June 19, 1865 when Union General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas. There, he issued General Order No. 3, announcing the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in Texas. Juneteenth, as it came to be known, commemorates this day and is celebrated as the end of slavery in the United States. Commonly known as Freedom Day.

Get Involved!

• Sponsor the Celebration: [Sponsorship Link]
• Apply to Be a Vendor: [Vendor Application Link]
• Volunteer: [Volunteer Sign-Up Link]
• Performers & Artists: Email c3VwcG9ydCB8IGJsYWNraW5tYXliZXJyeSAhIG9yZw==
  
  

WHO ARE WE?

Black in Mayberry is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization with the mission to combat racism through the arts. We are at the intersection where art meets activism and we create and implement artistic programs, projects and events that address systemic racism and anti-blackness in new and innovative ways that encourage engagement, solidify intentionality and inspire action. Freedom is one of the many art exhibitions and art activations we host in Los Angeles.www.blackinmayberry.org

All proceeds go towards funding Black in Mayberry's programs,projects and initiatives to combat racism. We are a 100% volunteer run organization and we depend on the support of the public to forward our mission.

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Let FREEDOM reign!

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