San Diego County Community Events Honoring the Day Union Troops Freed More Than 250,000 Enslaved Americans
By Kevin Murphy – ItsSoSanDiego
Juneteenth Events in San Diego 2024 (June 19th and Beyond)
Wednesday, June 19
Juneteenth Celebration Show at Jamul Casino
- Time: 6 p.m.
- Description: Musical performances by Alyssa Raghu from American Idol and Lorie V. Moore from The X Factor, with dinner at The Rooftop venue.
- Location: 14145 Campo Road, Jamul
- Website: Jamul Casino
Juneteenth Celebration Virtual 5K
- Description: Run, walk, hike, or cycle 3.1 miles to support Fit, Black, and Educated. Register in advance to receive a race bib and finisher’s medal. Registration is $25.
- Location: Virtual
- Website: Fit, Black, and Educated
Friday, June 21
Black in Art Juneteenth Celebration at Otay Ranch Branch Library
- Time: 4:30 p.m.
- Description: Peruse work by Black artists and art organizations. Food will be provided.
- Location: 2015 Birch Road, Chula Vista
- Website: Otay Ranch Branch Library
Juneteenth Spoken Word & Poetry Night at Writerz Blok
- Time: 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
- Description: An evening of spoken word and poetry celebrating Juneteenth, with an open mic segment for attendees.
- Location: 5010 Market Street, San Diego
- Website: Writerz Blok
Saturday, June 22
Juneteenth at Chollas Lake
- Time: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Description: Live entertainment, music, dance, poetry, food, and vendor booths at Gloria’s Mesa Amphitheater.
- Location: 6050 College Grove Drive, San Diego
- Website: Community Actors Theatre
Juneteenth Black Business Expo at Market Creek Plaza
- Time: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- Description: Support local Black-owned businesses, with live music, performances, and workshops on entrepreneurship and business development.
- Location: 310 Euclid Avenue, San Diego
- Website: Market Creek Plaza
Juneteenth Community Bike Ride
- Time: 8 a.m. – 11 a.m.
- Description: A community bike ride starting at Liberty Station, promoting health and wellness. All ages and skill levels are welcome.
- Location: 2455 Cushing Road, San Diego
- Website: Liberty Station
Juneteenth Craft Fair at Chula Vista Civic Center
- Time: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
- Description: Handmade crafts, jewelry, and art, with live music, food trucks, and interactive craft stations for kids.
- Location: 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista
- Website: Chula Vista Civic Center
Juneteenth History Walk in Old Town San Diego
- Time: 9 a.m. – 11 a.m.
- Description: A guided history walk through Old Town San Diego, highlighting the contributions of African Americans to the region’s history.
- Location: 4002 Wallace Street, San Diego
- Website: Old Town San Diego
Sunday, June 23
Juneteenth Art & Soul Festival at Liberty Station
- Time: 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
- Description: Live music, art exhibits, food trucks, and family-friendly activities at Liberty Station.
- Location: 2640 Historic Decatur Road, San Diego
- Website: Art & Soul Festival
Juneteenth Community Drum Circle at Mission Bay
- Time: 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
- Description: A community drum circle at Mission Bay, inviting all ages and skill levels to participate in a collective drumming experience.
- Location: 2688 East Mission Bay Drive, San Diego
- Website: Mission Bay
Juneteenth Yoga & Meditation Retreat
- Time: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
- Description: A yoga and meditation retreat in Mission Trails Regional Park, with guided sessions, nature walks, and a healthy lunch. Tickets start at $40.
- Location: 1 Father Junipero Serra Trail, San Diego
- Website: Mission Trails Regional Park
Ongoing
Juneteenth Celebration Virtual 5K
- Date: June 19 – August 17
- Description: Participate in a virtual 5K by running, walking, hiking, or cycling 3.1 miles. Register in advance to receive a race bib and finisher’s medal. Registration is $25.
- Location: Virtual
- Website: Fit, Black, and Educated
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