Juneteenth Celebration

Saturday, June 13, 2009 - 12 to 5pm

Martin Luther King Jr. Park Community Center
1950 Lemon Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90806
570-3150

Non-stop entertainment and music is the only way to celebrate "The Bicentennial of Abraham Lincoln," as families participate in learning the significance of June 19, 1865.  Celebrate in an open air atmosphere with picnic baskets, blankets and live performances.  Juneteenth festivities include the West Coast premiere of the Bicentennial Symphony by the MusicUntold Orchestra and Chorale, performances by Mighty Mo Rogers and the New Bluez, and Bobby Rodriguez and Latin Jazz. There is also a health and safety fair, family fun area with carnival games, crafts, merchandise vendors, information booths & great food! Kids can enjoy a spectacular children's area with games, jumpers, and much more. 

This is a FREE event brought to you by the Department of Parks, Recreation & Marine and Partners of Parks.  Other sponsors include The Long Beach Central Area Association, L.A. Metro, Long Beach Transit, KUSC Classical Radio, 6th District Councilmember Dee Andrews, Long Beach City College/Pacific Coast Campus, the Press Telegram, International Realty and Investments and Southern California Edison.