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Santa Cruz Juneteenth 2024
Join us at Santa Cruz Juneteenth on June 15, 2024 at Laurel Park for a vibrant celebration of African American heritage. Enjoy live music, basketball clinics, soul food, a parade - all honoring the spirit of Freedom. This is a FREE event for the Black community and its allies. Save the date and spread the word. We look forward to seeing you there!
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Juneteenth Parade
Saturday, June 15th 12 pm!
Meet at 809 Center St, Santa Cruz
Details:
Meet at the Black Lives Matter Mural and parade to Laurel Park for the Juneteenth Celebration!
Parade to the park with our live 2nd line band. Bring your instruments and dancing shoes!
The parade route will be available soon!
Liberation Paddle Out
June 22nd, 2024 12-4 pm
Cowell Beach at Santa Cruz Wharf
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Celebrate freedom and unity at the Liberation Paddle Out! Join us for an unforgettable day of sun, sand, and solidarity as we commemorate the spirit of liberation. Enjoy thrilling beach games, indulge in delectable food, and embrace the vibrant atmosphere of togetherness. Best of all, this event is completely FREE! We're also providing free equipment, so you can join the paddle-out experience starting at 2:30 pm. Bring your friends, family, and your enthusiasm as we create lasting memories and honor the power of freedom. Don't miss this opportunity to be a part of the Liberation Paddle Out at Cowell Beach on June 22nd. See you there!
Juneteenth Trivia Night
Date and Time:
June 22th, 2023 5-7 pm
Location:
301 Center St.
Details:
Put your knowledge to the test!
Join us for this insightful, collective share of Santa Cruz black history featuring Juneteenth, London Nelson, notable Santa Cruz community members, and much more. Win exciting prizes! Trivia topics include Juneteenth, London Nelson, and Santa Cruz County Black History. Refreshments, fun, and MAH admission included. Current exhibitions on view: The Writing on the Wall, Sé’sh Shóto’sh Psí’sh, and the newly updated Santa Cruz County History Gallery.
March Towards Love & Courage
Date and Time:
June 19th, 2023 5:30-8:30 pm
Location:
Landon Nelson Center, 301 Center St. to Santa Cruz City Hall, 809 Center St.
Details:
Join us to commemorate the three-year anniversary of George Floyd. We will be holding an event to foster empowerment and solidarity amongst community members in times of hate and fear spreading in the U.S. By leading conversations on Unity, Education, and Community-led Solutions towards issues of social and systemic inequality. Join us as we walk from the London Nelson Center to Santa Cruz City Hall.
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