Join us at Santa Cruz Juneteenth on June 14, 2025 at Laurel Park for a vibrant celebration of African American heritage. Our theme this year is - Body, Mind and Soul!

Enjoy Arts from the Diaspora, delicious soul food, craft booths, a participatory Ancestors Alter, kids activities, Moments of Movement, our 2nd Line Parade with a live Brass and Drum Band, the Sack Race and a basketball skills contest hosted by the Reggie Stephens Foundation - all honoring the spirit of Freedom.

Samba Ngo and Mandjou Kone will headline along with Rastan, the Juneteenth Choir, Lyrical-I, the Monterey Peninsula Gospel Choir, the All Original Showcase, and DJ Sparkle grace the stage at Laurel Park, 12 - 5pm. 
 
Our Honorary Grand Marshall, Don Williams, will lead the Second Line Sidewalk Parade, starting at noon at the BLM Mural.

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!