A curated guide on virtual and socially distanced Juneteenth events brought to you by our local community of Long Beach, featuring happenings including a motorcade, photo walk, dining, shopping, art, music and education.
For The Culture Motorcade
What Juneteenth themed community car ride
Who Vice Mayor Rex Richardson
When Friday, June 18 at 5:30 p.m.
Where Martin Luther King Jr Park, 1950 Lemon Ave.
More Info Community members are invited to participate in this motorcade as it drives through Long Beach. Participants are invited to decorate their car with a Juneteeth theme, and the best decorated one will win a prize.
Juneteenth Photo Walk
What Community photography event
Who Relics
When Saturday, June 19 at 1:30 p.m.
Where Relics, 2106 E 4th St.
More Info The community is invited to bring their photography equipment and a picnic for this walk.
After Party at Uptown Commons
What Business discounts
Who Urban Society Long Beach
When Saturday, June 19 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Where Uptown Commons, 6600 Atlantic Ave
More Info Show the post for the event on the Instagram page @crayproject to receive discounts from local eateries. Attendees can get 10% of their order at Portside Fish Co. and one free tender from Main Chick Hot Chicken.
Black Business Crawl
What Small business shopping event
Who Urban Society Long Beach
When Saturday, June 19 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where Multiple locations
More Info Visit various Black owned businesses in Long Beach and make purchases to collect special cards. Teams of people can work together to collect up to 4 cards from each location. The team that collects the most cards by 2 p.m. will receive a prize.
Freedom + Unity at Martin Luther King Park
What Juneteenth celebration
Who Council member Suely Saro
When Sunday, June 20 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Where Martin Luther King Jr Park, 1950 Lemon Ave.
More Info This event will educate the community while celebrating the holiday with art displays and gospel music.
