by Contributed Content on June 8, 2025

On Saturday, June 14, 2025 from 12:00 to 3:00 pm, come to Kelly Park (100 Terminal Ave,) for the City of Menlo Park’s Juneteenth celebration.

Attendees will enjoy:

  • Cultural entertainment
  • Live music
  • Food for purchase
  • Local tribute
  • Free treats
  • Resources and vendors
  • Activities for the family
  • Free community basketball game – 13+ (day of registration required)

Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. From its Galveston, Texas origin in 1865, the observance of June 19 as the African American Emancipation Day has spread across the United States and beyond.

Event sponsors include Belle Haven Action, Peninsula Clean Energy and Meta.