"Back to Basics 3" One Day only Event June 20th, 2009
Come to East Palo Alto to Celebrate Juneteenth
The Juneteenth Festival is the the oldest known celebration of the ending
of slavery and has been celebrated in East Palo Alto for the last 50 years.
Today, Juneteenth commemorates African Freedom and emphasizes education
and achievement. It is a time for reflection and rejoicing. This event
is free to everyone who attends, and through this celebration, we hope
to continue development of community by joining hands to acknowledge a
period in our history that shaped and continues to influence our society
today. This Year the Juneteenth committee is paying tribute to President Obama.
Location: Saturday June 20th, 2009 2111 University Ave. East Palo Alto, Ca. 94303 10:00 AM - Until Closed
Free Admission Live Music, Food, and Entertainment. There will be a mosaic of Afrocentric Culture.
African, Blues, Gospel, Hip-Hop, Jazz, Latin, R&B,
Reggae, and Zydeco.
For more Information on being a vendor, talk to: Patrick Brock (650) 799-8563
2009 Juneteenth Festival Presented by Circle of Recovery 2
Live the Dream Foundation of Silicon Valley
The East Palo Alto Bell Haven Business Association
Special thanks to our Sponsor this year The City of East Palo Alto.
Website Organizer Armando Arroyo