Juneteenth Flag (Photo – Christopher Nuñez)
PASADENA, ALTADENA – ColoradoBoulevard.net:
Here’s a list of Juneteenth celebrations in Pasadena and Altadena.
By News Desk
– Pasadena
- Juneteenth Celebration 2022
Pasadena’s Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department and Pasadena’s Black History Month Committee are teaming up to present the 14th annual Juneteenth celebration on Saturday, June 18, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at Robinson Park, 1081 N. Fair Oaks Ave.
This free, family-friendly Juneteenth celebration will feature drummers and dancers from the Alkebulan Cultural Center, live music provided by Luv From Abuv, spoken word performed by Pasadena City College students, arts and crafts with Armory Center for the Arts, line dancing, inflatable games and much more. Free hotdogs, drinks and snacks will be available while they last and three food trucks will provide food for purchase.
Representatives from five historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) — Hampton University, Howard University, Morehouse College, Paul Quinn College and Tuskegee University, and two local higher ed institutions, Pasadena City College and Pacific Oaks College, will be on site providing enrollment information.
Live coverage will air on the City’s government TV channel, KPAS, channel 3 for Charter subscribers and channel 99 for AT&T U-verse subscribers.
Pasadena Juneteenth Celebration June 18 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Location Robinson Park 1081 N. Fair Oaks Ave Pasadena, CA 91103
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– Altadena
- Juneteenth Celebration 2022
Learn the hidden history of Altadena at the 2022 Celebration, on June 18, where the first Ellen Garrison Clark Scholarship will be awarded.
The Altadena Historical Society, along with co-sponsors, Altadena Library and Shappo’s Environmental, Inc. will be hosting a Juneteenth Celebration on June 18, 2022, at the Altadena Library from 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm.
The event celebrates the lives of African Americans who have contributed to the development of the Altadena community.
In 2021, the Altadena Historical Society commemorated the life of Ellen Garrison Clark, a 19th Century Civil Rights Activist and created a Scholarship Fund in her name. In her honor, this year, the Altadena Historical Society will award the Inaugural $1,000 scholarship to a 2022 John Muir High School graduating senior, at the Altadena Juneteenth Celebration. The Ellen Garrison Clark Scholarship Fund is made possible by the generous donations of the community in 2021 and 2022. This is a celebration of the history of our community. In the words of Ellen Garrison Clark, “We must lift as we climb.”
More information on Ellen Garrison Clark and the June 18, 2022 event can be found at this link or contact Veronica Jones at (626) 644-6760.
June 18 2:00 – 4:00 pm Location Altadena Library 600 E Mariposa St. Altadena, CA 91001
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- Dena Juneteenth Celebration of Freedom 2022
This year’s theme will focus on Unity, Liberty and Peace in the communities.
The DENA Juneteenth Celebration of Freedom will kick off with a performance from John Muir Magnet High School Mighty Mustang Band.
It will be a jam-packed day of cultural activities, live R&B / Hip-Hop artist, Gospel singers and other energizing performances:
- DJ Ace Hygh,
- Live music,
- Arts and crafts,
- Yoga,
- Motivational speakers,
- Kids’ community fun center,
- Bouncers, water games,
- Food vendors, retail venders, community resources and much more.
The organizers will also celebrate Father’s Day by honoring fathers and men with a Male Fashion Show contest! (Participants will receive gifts and prizes).
June 18, 2022 10:30 am – 4:00 pm Location Metropolitan Baptist Church 2283 Fair Oaks Ave. Altadena, CA 91001
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Juneteenth Independence Day is celebrated by African Americans in recognition of the emancipation of freed enslaved people in the South on June 19, 1865, nearly two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed into law, January 1, 1863.
Juneteenth commemorates the effective end of slavery in the United States (two years after President Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation the news reached Texas and upon learning of the abolition of slavery the former slaves immediately began celebrating with prayer, feasting, song and dance). It is now a day to reflect and celebrate African American history and culture.
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