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OXNARD — The City of Oxnard, the Central Coast Alliance for a Sustainable Economic, Oxnard College, Clinicas del Camino Real Inc. and the League of Women Voters Ventura County will present the Virtual 30th Anniversary of Juneteenth Celebration of Ventura County to be held June 19 at 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 19.
Our highly anticipated 30th Anniversary Juneteenth Celebration will be virtual, streaming live on Facebook and via Zoom.
This event is free and open to the public.
Juneteenth celebrates the 1865 historical Proclamation of Freedom from slavery in Texas.
For 29 years, several primarily African American community organizations have served thousands of people in Ventura County in support of young people, in support of social justice in the underserved communities of color with ongoing services that uplift our community and bring cultural awareness. It is with open hearts that we welcome all for a virtual celebration of Juneteenth, this year. We always try to excel each year with our sharing Black history and culture, our entertainment, the latest in Health and Wellness information and to shine a light on different local artists included in our Harmony Art Walk, to name a few highlights. We are inviting you to join us as a sponsor and/or participant in this wonderful virtual fun filled family viewing event.
Click here to register or more information.