{"id":367337,"date":"2026-06-19T16:59:38","date_gmt":"2026-06-19T16:59:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/367337\/"},"modified":"2026-06-19T16:59:38","modified_gmt":"2026-06-19T16:59:38","slug":"sacramento-celebrates-juneteenth-with-traditions-old-and-new","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/367337\/","title":{"rendered":"Sacramento celebrates Juneteenth with traditions old and new"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Abridged version:<\/p>\n

Juneteenth celebrations are taking place in the Sacramento area throughout the weekend, starting with the holiday Friday.<\/p>\n

Some local gatherings began over 20 years ago, and others started in recent years.<\/p>\n

Festivals, live music, parades and walks are all planned for the holiday weekend. <\/p>\n

You have a variety of ways to celebrate Juneteenth in the Sacramento area this year.<\/p>\n

One local group has hosted a Juneteenth festival for more than 20 years, but more events began sprouting in pockets of the region in recent years, since June 19 became a federally recognized holiday in 2021.<\/p>\n

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And for places to see outside of town, California State Parks is offering free passes to state historic parks<\/a>, in honor of Juneteenth and the country\u2019s 250th anniversary. <\/p>\n

From decades-old traditions to ones running for just a few years, here are local events and celebrations recognizing the holiday marking the end of slavery in the U.S. <\/p>\n

Sacramento Juneteenth Festival<\/p>\n

The 23rd annual Sacramento Juneteenth Festival<\/a> takes place this weekend at William Land Park.<\/p>\n

Festivities run 6-9 p.m. Friday, starting with \u201cGospel Under the Stars.\u201d Saturday activities begin at 9 a.m. with a soul parade, followed by live music from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. <\/p>\n

Juneteenth Art Walk in Midtown Sacramento<\/p>\n

A stroll through Midtown celebrating Black art and culture begins at 10 a.m. Friday with an opening ceremony at Celebration Arts, 2727 B St., Sacramento. <\/p>\n

The walk itself departs at 11 a.m. and continues into the early afternoon. The B Street Theatre website<\/a> has more information on the event\u2019s third annual installment. <\/p>\n

The People\u2019s Juneteenth Kick Back<\/p>\n

Community organizers near Natomas are hosting The People\u2019s Juneteenth Kick Back<\/a> from 5:30-8 p.m. Friday at South Natomas Community Center Park, 2881 Truxel Road, Sacramento.<\/p>\n

The event includes music, a beer garden and free food for the first 300 people. <\/p>\n

Juneteenth block party in Oak Park<\/p>\n

Find music, art, dancing and food from Black-owned vendors at the sixth annual Juneteenth Block Party from 4-9 p.m. Saturday at the 40 Acres complex, 35th Street and Broadway, in Oak Park.<\/p>\n

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\"CarA classic car at the Juneteenth Block Party in Oak Park in 2025. (Courtesy St. Hope)<\/p>\n

Placer County Juneteenth Celebration<\/p>\n

The sixth annual Placer County Juneteenth Celebration<\/a> is from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at Johnson-Springview Park in Rocklin.<\/p>\n

The event includes live music, food, kids activities, a sweet potato pie contest and more. <\/p>\n

Celebrating Juneteenth in West Sacramento<\/p>\n

The fourth annual Juneteenth celebration<\/a>, hosted by the Center for Spiritual Awareness, takes place from 1-4:30 p.m. Sunday at 1275 Starboard Drive, West Sacramento.<\/p>\n

The event flyer calls for bringing a drum, song and dish. <\/p>\n

Free state historic parks<\/p>\n

California State Parks made a free version of its Historian Passport available through July 6, in honor of Juneteenth and the country\u2019s 250th birthday. <\/p>\n

The pass, which can be downloaded online<\/a>, grants access to more than 30 participating state historic parks. Eligible local and nearby parks include Sutter\u2019s Fort,\u00a0Indian Grinding Rock, Railtown 1897 in Jamestown, Marshall\u00a0Gold\u00a0Discovery and Folsom Powerhouse state historic\u00a0parks.<\/p>\n

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