Events: Parade and festivals in Bay Area this weekend
Here's a roundup of Juneteenth events taking place this weekend in the Bay Area:
Richmond Juneteenth Parade and Festival: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. today, Richmond. Celebrate Richmond's first in-person Juneteenth festival since 2019 and honor the history of Juneteenth. Parade begins at 10 a.m. at the Booker T. Anderson Center and ends at Nichol Park, where a festival of food, live music and more awaits. Free. ci.richmond.ca.us/
Juneteenth in the Streets Festival: Noon to 7 p.m. today, San Jose. A week's worth of events culminate in a festival in the SoFA district, South First Street, featuring musicians, artists, local food vendors, businesses and community services. Free. sjaacsa.org/ juneteenth/home
Juneteenth Family Block Party: 11a.m. to 5p.m. today, Suisun Waterfront, 680 Main St., Suisun City. Celebrate Juneteenth with food, music, artisans, vendors, a kids zone and a community paint party. Free. Eventbrite: bit.ly/3NgZ5I4
Juneteenth — Freedom Day at MoAD: 11 a.m. to
Juneteenth on the Waterfront in 2021. The celebration returned on June 11at Embarcadero Ferry Terminal Plaza, San Francisco. Juneteenth is a United States federal holiday commemorating the effective end to the enslavement of African-Americans in Texas in 1865.
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Mission St., San Francisco. Juneteenth In The Town To honor the holiday, the Jubilee: 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Museum of the African today, For The Culture, Diaspora will be offering free 701 Clay St., Oakland. On complimentary admission to the anniversary of the last their current exhibitions on slaves in Texas learning Juneteenth. Free. moadsf. of their freedom, join this org/ celebration which includes Juneteenth Festival by an evening full of Black art SF Citywide BSU: 12 to and culture, special musical 5p.m. today, Jerry Garcia guests, distinguished chefs Amphitheater, 100 John F. and more. $125. Eventbrite: Shelley Drive, San Francisco. bit.ly/3zgjOr6
This festival is a day of local entrepreneurs, creators and artists, planned by the San
Francisco Citywide Black
Student Union, a youth-led cultural collaborative. Free.
Livermore Valley Arts Celebrates Juneteenth:
Today-Sunday, Bankhead Theater and Plaza, Livermore. Today, motivational speaker, radio personality and comedian Faith Alpher will present a program on racial justice. On Sunday, Livermore Valley Arts has partnered with Tri-Valley for Black Lives to host a Juneteenth celebration on the Bankhead Plaza. Free. livermorearts.org/
Afrocentric Oakland's Juneteenth Weekend:
Today-Sunday, Lake Merritt Amphitheater, Oakland. Join the PanAfrican Wellness Fest today for a day of meditation, mental health, yoga, Tai Chi, spoken word and interactive art installations. Sunday brings Fam Bam
X, a full-day celebration promoting family, community, culture and love with music, art pieces, a youth zone and a Black Father's Day tribute. Free. afrooak.com/ Juneteenth SF Freedom Celebration: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. today-Sunday, 1330 Fillmore St., San Francisco. Thousands will be in attendance as we commemorate Juneteenth in the city's historic Fillmore District with a celebration spanning eight city blocks and featuring performers, carnival rides and family-friendly activities. Free. juneteenthsf.org/
Juneteenth at the Children's Discovery Museum:
9:30 a.m. 4:30 p.m. Sunday, 180 Woz Way, San Jose.
Celebrate African-American culture with the museum's partner, Silicon Valley African Film Festival (SVAFF). Watch animated shorts, find your rhythm during a drumming workshop, and catch the beat by making your very own drum to practice at home. $15. cdm.org/
Yes To Juneteenth in Albany: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Abrams Claghorn Gallery, 1251Solano Ave., Albany. Join this celebration, which includes live music, dancing, a craft fair and food trucks. Free. Eventbrite: bit. ly/3NdVb2u
Juneteenth Performance and Lecture: 11 a.m. Sunday, Grace Baptist Church, 484 E. San Fernando St. San Jose. The Rev. Keith N. Williams Sr., a native of Galveston and a descendant of Texas freedmen from Juneteenth, will give an organ performance and a special lecture themed “The Place for Which Our Fathers Sighed.” Free.
Berkeley Juneteenth Festival: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, Adeline at Alcatraz in Berkeley. Celebrate Juneteenth and support the Black community at the 35th Annual Berkeley Juneteenth Festival, where family fun and entertainment is the central focus. Free. berkeleyjuneteenth.org/
East County Juneteenth Celebration:
12 to 5 p.m. Sunday, 790 Second St., Brentwood. Celebrate African- American culture at this festival featuring speakers, food, craft booths and music. celebrateantioch.org/
Juneteenth Celebration at American Canyon:
1 p.m. Sunday, Main Street Park, 6040Eucalyptus Drive, American Canyon. Celebrate the history and culture of the African American community through music, art and speakers, who will reflect on the past and honor the present, as we look to the future. Free. bayarearegistry.com/ Juneteenth-Proud To Be — Partner Painting: 6:30 to 9:30p.m. Sunday, 548Contra Costa Blvd., Pleasant Hill. Celebrate Juneteenth with a peaceful night of partner painting. $42. paintingwithatwist.com/
SF Black Wall Street Juneteenth Celebration:
Sunday, Gilman Park, San Francisco. This celebration of Black culture and economic health includes food vendors, the Black Millionaire Marketplace, live performances, amusement park rides for children and many other community resources and activities. Free. sfblackwallstreet.com/ juneteenth-2022