.40th Annual Juneteenth Celebration

Jun 16, 2021

A woman smiles brightly while looking to the side. She wears a textured, deep purple dress with puffy sleeves and has her hair styled in an intricate updo. The background is a soft, light purple. — THE WILD CARD: The great Ledisi helps celebrate 40 years of Juneteenth in Santa Clara County.

Summer is a time of celebration, and Juneteenth is the perfect kickoff. This Saturday, for the 40th year, the African American Community Service Agency brings Juneteenth festivities to the Santa Clara County Fairgrounds with a wide variety of celebratory entertainment, food, artwork and retailers to draw the community together. Saturday’s dynamic hosts include Grammy Award-winning vocalist Ledisi, NBC Bay Area anchor Marcus Washington, and Sunday Best starring gospel singer Le’Andria Johnson, all supporting a united African American community in Silicon Valley.

40th Annual Juneteenth Celebration
Sat, 12pm, Free
Santa Clara County Fairgrounds, Gate D

Grace Stetson

Born and raised in Sunnyvale, Grace Stetson is a freelance journalist and content strategist currently based in Santa Cruz. She mainly covers housing, development and homelessness for publications in Santa Cruz County, but additionally writes on arts and entertainment topics for publications across the greater Bay Area. When not working, you can find her at a local coffee shop, independent movie theater, or out on a hiking trail.