June 16th & 17th, 2007

music band
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.


Location: Saturday June 16th, 2007
Bell St Park 9:00 AM - Until Closed

East Palo Alto, Ca. 94303

Location: Sunday only June 17th, 2007
Cesar Chavez

2450 Ralmar Ave
East Palo Alto, CA 94303 and Bell St Park


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


PRINT YOUR VENDOR APPLICATION OR
SEND TO IT TO PATRICK BROCK VIA EMAIL: pppp_94303@yahoo.com

For more information about Juneteenth Festival and it's Historical Context. Please visit these links.

 

What Does
Juneteenth Mean?

  • "Juneteenth symbolizes the end of slavery. For many African Americans this is a symbolic celebration of freedom."


    "During Juneteenth Many
    African Americans honor their ancestors who survived slavery, and they demonstrate a sense of pride in their culture."


    E.P.A.
    Community Members


This year we will pay tribute
to the entertainer, James Brown (1933-2006).