Celebrate the national recognition of Black Independence Day with Juneteenth Santa Barbara, a local, collaborative effort to showcase Black culture, talent, and joy in Santa Barbara county! The event centers around a free community block party in the Funk Zone, where you can enjoy live music, dancing, poetry, spoken word, art exhibits, storytelling, and food. The event will also house a Black Artisan Market, which will include booths for Black-led community organizations and creatives to showcase their incredible work.
Juneteenth Santa Barbara is an organization that works year round to help uplift Black organizations, and coordinate Black History Month events and monthly meetings with Black community leaders. Their Juneteenth event is a fun and educational celebration of freedom, culture, and community the whole family can enjoy. For more information on the event Click Here.