# Event Details - **Event Name**: The 34th Annual Juneteenth Celebration - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 20 Jun, 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sat, 20 Jun, 2026 at 07:00 pm - **Event Description**: Celebrate freedom, culture, and community at the 34th Annual Juneteenth Celebration—fun, food, and unity!About this EventThe City of Santa Monica presents the 34th Annual Juneteenth Celebration at Virginia Avenue Park, for a day of community centered on the theme "A Legacy of Liberation: Honoring Our Resistance and Resilience." This event is free and family-friendly.Juneteenth is presented by the City of Santa Monica and the Juneteenth Celebration In Santa Monica (JCISM) Committee, with support from . Known as America’s 2nd Independence Day, Juneteenth has been celebrated in Santa Monica since 1992, thanks to LaVerne Ross, who approached the City to commemorate the holiday that her family celebrated in Texas.Come celebrate freedom, culture, and community at this in-person event with fun activities, live music, delicious food, and inspiring stories. Whether you're reconnecting with tradition or discovering Juneteenth for the first time, there's something for everyone.Hosted by Tolliver, with musical performances by ADAAWE, with support from The Broad Stage, Kobie Dozier Quintet, Eleganthippy & Butterfly feat Nichelle Monroe, The Gumbo Brothers, and more.Join Project KnuckleHead for an interactive Drum Workshop. Their community-based music sessions promote healing justice through West African drumming, bucket drumming, and Sabar rhythms.Food will be available for purchase from B & R Burgers, Jon Que’s Smokeout, the Patty Wagon, Cakes By Chanté, and JuicedUp! (And Fit).Support Black-owned small business and shop with:Affirmation EffectAingeel-z Jewelry & AccessoriesCarla's AccessoriesNitz by NatSagedbeadingSoul Food Candle CoWanawake StoreYM JewelsWe encourage folks to bring their own low chairs, blankets, and picnics for this lively, family-centered gathering.Agenda?: 01:15 PM - 01:20 PMWelcome by Santa Monica Juneteenth Celebration founder LaVerne RossHost: LaVerne RossInfo: Known as America’s 2nd Independence Day, Juneteenth has been celebrated in Santa Monica since 1992, thanks to LaVerne Ross, who approached the City to commemorate the holiday that her family celebrated in Texas.?: 01:20 PM - 02:00 PMAADAWE presented with support from BroadStageHost: ADAAWEInfo: Mixing West African roots, Gospel harmonies and American funk, women-led ensemble ADAAWE brews up a contemporary global fusion. ?: 02:05 PM - 02:20 PMSanta Monica Area Interfaith Council Invocation Host: Santa Monica Area Interfaith CouncilInfo: The mission of the Santa Monica Area Interfaith Council is to create a collaborative environment among peoples of all faiths in this region. They'll present an invocation, along with special Juneteenth Celebration honors to respected community members. ?: 02:25 PM - 02:45 PMInteractive Bucket Drumming Workshop with Project KnuckleHead (All Ages)Host: Project KnuckleHeadInfo: Join Project KnuckleHead for a community-based, interactive music session promote healing justice through West African rhythms and bucket drumming.?: 02:50 PM - 03:30 PMKobie Dozier QuintetHost: Kobie Dozier QuintetInfo: Rising young saxophonist and composer Kobie Dozier presents music that celebrates the roots of jazz, rap, R&B and funk, with a message of self-determination and unity. ?: 03:50 PM - 04:00 PMA Reading of General Order 3 and Lift Every Voice & SingHost: Tolliver feat Qur'an ShaheedInfo: Tolliver is a funk singer, journalist, and 2025 DCA Cultural Trailblazer. Don't miss his special performance of the Black National Anthem, "Lift Every Voice & Sing". Tolliver will be accompanied by Qur'an Shaheed, an experimental pianist, vocalist, and poet based in Inglewood, California. Raised in Pasadena, she blends her rigorous formal classical piano training with free improvisation and ambient neo-soul. She is celebrated for her genre-defying sound that incorporates jazz, R&B, and poetic loops.?: 04:00 PM - 04:10 PMCity of Santa Monica Proclamation & Juneteenth Honorees?: 04:30 PM - 05:10 PMNichelle Monroe aka Eleganthippy & ButterflyHost: Nichelle MonroeInfo: A proud descendant of Santa Monica’s first Black family, Nichelle brings her unique “Gourmet Soul” sound to the stage — infused with opera, soul and jazz influences, wrapped in legacy and love. ?: 05:30 PM - 06:15 PMThe Gumbo BrothersHost: The Gumbo BrothersInfo: This Los Angeles-based live music group is known for high-energy fusion of hip-hop, New Orleans funk, soul, and traditional brass jazz. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/santa-monica/the-34th-annual-juneteenth-celebration/100001988887577283 - **Event Categories**: juneteenth, music, live-music, workshops, entertainment, fourth-of-july, holiday - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: all_ages - Duration: 6 hours - Location: Virginia Avenue Park - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Santa Monica - **state**: CA - **country**: United States - **location**: Virginia Avenue Park - **lat**: 34.0213488 - **long**: -118.46766 - **full address**: Virginia Avenue Park, 2200 Virginia Ave, Santa Monica, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: The 34th Annual Juneteenth Celebration - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/b6694bc29cf9af27446ab5de70ae574b712ce806d76c222c30915f77d13b7cbe-rimg-w1200-h600-dc44a4d3-gmir.jpg?v=1778652612 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is The 34th Annual Juneteenth Celebration being held? - **A:** The 34th Annual Juneteenth Celebration takes place on Sat, 20 Jun, 2026 at 01:00 pm to Sat, 20 Jun, 2026 at 07:00 pm at Virginia Avenue Park, 2200 Virginia Ave, Santa Monica, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing The 34th Annual Juneteenth Celebration? - **A:** The 34th Annual Juneteenth Celebration is organized by Santa Monica Cultural Affairs. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** The 34th Annual Juneteenth Celebration is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Santa Monica, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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