BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The NAACP Bakersfield Branch is celebrating Juneteenth with events happening throughout the weekend.
Bianca Hayes and Patrick Jackson with Bakersfield NAACP joined Eyewitness News Mornings to share more details about how the community can join in on the celebrations.
Bakersfield NAACP to host 11th annual Juneteenth Freedom Celebrations (KBAK/KBFX)
The community is invited to the 11th Annual Juneteenth Freedom Celebration, happening on Friday, June 19.
The event will begin with a brunch starting at 11 a.m. at Ay Mi Pa Mexican Grill and Cantina on Ming Avenue.
A live music mixer will follow, starting at 4 p.m. at the Jazz Spot on Wible Road.
On Saturday, June 20, a Juneteenth Festival will be held at Jastro Park in Downtown Bakersfield.
The festival will begin at 1 p.m. and will feature music, food and entertainment for the entire family.
All of the NAACP’s Juneteenth events are free and open to the public.
More information can be found on Facebook at NAACP Bakersfield.