Join the City of Santa Monica and the Juneteenth Celebration Committee, Inc. for an afternoon of music, unique food and craft vendors, and local resources to celebrate the 31st annual Juneteenth on Saturday, June 17th, from 1 to 7 pm in Virginia Avenue Park under the theme of Coming Together in Appreciation, Reconciliation, and Commemoration!

This year the main stage will feature a stellar lineup of musicians emceed by KJLH’s Arron "Bobo" Arnel and DJ Sucafree. Performers include:

Local Blues artist Sonny Green who will kick off the event with a lively set of classic soul and blues. Chazz Ross will lead his traditional participatory drumming performance. Rising solo artist Victory Boyd will perform original and classic soul, jazz, folk and gospel music. Presented in partnership with BroadStage. Arise Roots, a prominent American roots reggae band rising up from the streets of Los Angeles. And to culminate the event, American all-female pop/R&B band KLYMAXX featuring Cheryl Cooley will perform their classic songs.