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.

The event will also feature a CRJ Live Community Stage sponsored by Committee for Racial Justice, Childrens area, food vendors, community information booths and over 20 different vendors ranging from original artwork to African carvings to jewelry and more!

Celebrate 4th of July with various food venders, booths, musical entertainment, community outreach and Firework Spectacular!

Artists performing: Morris Day and the Time, Zapp, Midnight Star, KLYMAXX, One Way, Mary Jane Girls, Rob Base, Tone Loc and Young MC.

The City of Los Angeles has renamed the corner of 43rd Street and Degnan (where the Barbara Morrison Performing Arts Center has stood for the past 14 years) “Barbara Morrison Square.” It was dedicated on the singer’s birthday last year, September 10, which also marked the date of the First Annual Barbara Morrison Jazz and Blues Festival.