Juneteenth, the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the end of slavery in the United States, is observed in Hayward with a downtown event, flag raisings, and exhibits and programs at Hayward Public Library throughout the month of June. 

Annual Juneteenth Freedom Celebration, on Saturday, June 21, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., at the Heritage Plaza, 835 C Street, with live music, a variety of foods and other vendors.

PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE

TIME

PERFORMANCE

STAGE

2:00 - 2:05 p.m. Opening Remarks Main Stage

2:05 - 2:10 p.m. Moe Soul (Song) Black National Anthem Main Stage

2:15 - 2:20 p.m.Antoine Johnson (Speech) Main Stage

2:20 - 2:40 p.m. Leo and the Blues Knockouts (Blues) Main Stage

2:50 - 3:00 p.m. Treasures Unleashed I Am! Youth (Short Play) The Day of Jubilee Pavilion Stage

3:05 - 3:15 p.m. Dynamic Dancing Cobras (Praise Dance) Martin Luther King Middle School Pavilion Stage

3:15 - 3:25 p.m. Monarch Soul Steppers of Mt. Eden High School (Drill) Pavilion Stage

3:30 - 4:15 p.m. Russell City Memorial Blues Band (Blues and R&B) Main Stage

3:30 - 4:15 p.m. Turf Feinz (Dance Crew) Kickback Zone

4:20 - 4:50 p.m. Sounds Definition (Saxophonist), Eric Bli Bi (Drummer) and KGKM DJ Pavilion Stage

4:55 - 5:55 p.m. West Coast Caravan of All Stars Review Featuring the Seastrunk Brothers (Blues and R&B) Main Stage

4:55 - 5:50 p.m. Turf Inc. (Dance Crew) Kickback Zone

5:55 - 6:00 p.m.Closing Remarks Main Stage

ARTS, CRAFTS & GOODS VENDORS

• Managed by West Coast Makers who can be contacted at: Contact.Westcoastmakers@gmail.com

• West Coast Makers will host an Alcoholic Slushy Bar

• Kid Zone provided by Hayward Area Recreation and Park District (H.A.R.D)

• Black Cowboy Coalition Exhibit