Program Description
Join Juneteenth Santa Barbara for the “Hope for the People” celebration, now in its eighth year, a free community event held at Plaza del Mar Park in Santa Barbara, CA. This City-sponsored event celebrates Black Independence Day with a vibrant showcase of Black culture, talent, and joy in Santa Barbara County.
Enjoy live music, dancing, poetry, artist exhibitions, storytelling, and delicious food, alongside the Black Artisan Market featuring Black-led community organizations.
About Juneteenth Santa Barbara
Year-round, Juneteenth Santa Barbara utilizes its platform to uplift all Black/African American-led/serving organizations and plays a key role in coordinating Black History Month events and Santa Barbara County Black Leaders Meetings.
For more information, visit JuneteenthSB.org
About Juneteenth
Juneteenth commemorates the emancipation of enslaved people in the United States. The name combines "June" and "nineteenth," marking the day in 1865 when freedom reached for the last enslaved individuals in Texas, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed. This day is also known as Emancipation Day or Freedom Day.
For those interested in learning more, visit The Historical Legacy of Juneteenth.