Juneteenth Celebration in Lake Oswego

Photo courtesy of City of Lake Oswego

Respond to Racism, Black Student Unions of Lakeridge, Lake Oswego High School and the Women of Color Alliance invite you to the Juneteenth Celebration at 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 celebrates 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:

The Juneteenth Celebration in Lake Oswego is taking place on Sunday, June 16, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The main program begins at noon. There are nonprofit booth along with food and artisan vendors.

Here’s the activities at the celebration:

11am-12pm: Peruse vendors and enjoy tunes from DJ Ambush and Morgan Jones.
12-12:05pm: Welcome speech from DJ Ambush and Morgan Jones.
12:05-12:08pm: Performance of the Black National Anthem by Leah and Rachel of the Brown Sisters of Portland.
12:08-12:15pm: Opening remarks from Councilor Mboup.
12:15-12:20pm: Words from the late Bruce R. Poinsette on Juneteenth and a moment of silence.
12:20-12:35pm: Keynote address from Libra Forde of the Women’s Foundation of Oregon.
12:35-1:15pm: Lakeridge and Lake Oswego Black Student Unions youth panel discussion.
1:15-1:30pm: McDaniel Cheer Team perform Stomp N Shake.
1:30-1:35pm: Electric Slide community dance.
1:35-2pm: Peruse vendors and enjoy tunes from DJ Ambush and Morgan Jones.

The event is free to attend. Food available for purchase includes Briskets & Gravy, Kona Ice and Starbucks.

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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