Juneteenth Celebration in Lake Oswego

Photo courtesy of City of Lake Oswego

Get ready for an afternoon of connection at the Juneteenth Celebration in Lake Oswego. Learn about the importance of Juneteenth and ways to keep the conversation going on anti-racism and social justice at this free community event.

Juneteenth is an annual holiday that commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. It marks the day, June 19, 1865, when enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas, found out they were free.

Events held on Juneteenth honor this monumental change in American history through celebration, education, advocacy and bringing communities together. 

View a full list of Juneteenth celebrations in and around Portland.

Here are the details about the event in Lake Oswego:

Juneteenth Celebration in Lake Oswego

The Juneteenth Celebration in Lake Oswego is taking place on Sunday, June 22, from 1 to 4 p.m. 

Here’s the activities at the celebration: 

• 1-2pm Peruse 15 artisan, nonprofit and food vendors and enjoy tunes from DJ Ambush and Morgan Jones.
• 2-2:05pm Welcome speech.
• 2:05-2:10pm Performance of Black National Anthem by Arietta Ward
• 2:10-2:15pm Opening Remarks from Lake Oswego City Councilor Massene Mboup
• 2:15-2:25pm Keynote address from Taylor Stewart
• 2:25-2:35pm Original music by Arietta Ward
• 2:35-2:55pm Performance by Sebe Kan – West African Drum and Dance Troupe
• 2:55-3:05pm Youth poetry
• 3:05-3:50pm Performance by Aaron Nigel Smith
• 3:50-3:55pm Community Dance–Electric Slide
• 3:55-4pm Closing

The event is free to attend. Food available for purchase.

Millennium Plaza Park is at 200 1st Street in Lake Oswego. For more information, visit the City of Lake Oswego’s website.

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