Black in Mayberry’s 2024 Juneteenth Festival

Join us for a Celebration of Freedom:

Black in Mayberry is thrilled to announce its third annual Juneteenth celebration, scheduled for Saturday, June 15, 2024,
12:00 PM to 6:00 PM
El Segundo Recreation Park.

This year marks the second year that Black in Mayberry will be hosting a Juneteenth festival in the park, promising a day filled with entertainment, education, and community engagement.

What is Juneteenth?

Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day, commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the United States. Black in Mayberry is dedicated to honoring this significant day by providing a platform for celebration and reflection for the entire community.

What to Expect:

The festival will feature live music, captivating performances, interactive arts activities, an art exhibit, a kid’s zone, black-owned business vendors, food trucks, and much more. The event promises something for everyone, with activities and attractions that celebrate African American culture, history and contributions to America.

Message from our Founder:

“After an astonishingly successful Juneteenth Festival in the Park in 2023, we are excited to once again host our 3rd annual Juneteenth celebration in El Segundo Recreation Park again this year. This event is a celebration of freedom, unity, resilience, struggles and triumphs and we invite everyone regardless of ethnicity to join the African American community in celebrating our freedom from enslavement and the ideal of freedom and equality for all” – Tanya Taylor, founder of Black in Mayberry.

Everyone is welcome:

The Juneteenth Festival is free and open to the public. Attendees are encouraged to bring their families and friends to enjoy this vibrant celebration of African American culture.

More Info:

For more information about Black in Mayberry and the Juneteenth Festival, please visit www.blackinmayberry.org or follow us on social media @blackinmayberry.

About Black in Mayberry:

Black in Mayberry is a nonprofit organization with a mission to combat racism through the arts. The organization strives to create a society where diversity, inclusion, and equality thrive, fostering an environment of understanding, empathy, and appreciation for all. By leveraging artistic expression, Black in Mayberry aims to dismantle systemic racism and build a more equitable future.

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