1st Annual San Rafael
Juneteenth in Downtown (and beyond)
2024
Join the Business Improvement District as we commemorate Juneteenth, a day of reflection, celebration, and community. Discover the heart of our city as businesses come together to honor this historic milestone in American history with an array of activities all month long.
This page is a centralized hub where our community can learn about the various events and offerings taking place throughout the month of June in Downtown San Rafael -- and beyond!
Visit the organizations below to celebrate Freedom Day, learn, and experience the special activities San Rafael has to offer this month including: Readings, Film Screenings, Historian Talks, City Proclamation, Festivals, Art Exhibits, Live Music, Community Gatherings, Receptions, and more!
San Rafael's Juneteenth Activities:
- June 11th - The San Rafael Public Library and Friends of the Library - 1100 E Street - hosting historian John William Templeton, who will discuss the significance of Juneteenth
- June 15th - Christ Presbyterian Church Juneteenth Family Festival - 620 Del Ganado Rd - Highlighting Marin County's African American's History of FIRSTS
- June 17th - San Rafael City Council Meeting - 1400 5th Ave - A proclamation commemorating Juneteenth will be heard at the City Council
- June 19th - Rebound Bookstore - 1611 4th Street -Voices of Freedom Now! Young writers speak out about tomorrow ~ Reading event & new work by students from Novato Marin School of the Arts - Reception 6:00- 8:00 PM
- June 19th - The Right to Read - FREE JUNETEENTH COMMUNITY SCREENING - Smith Rafael Film Center, 1118 4th Street
- June 19th - The Blues Society - SPECIAL JUNETEENTH SCREENING - Smith Rafael Film Center, 1118 4th Street
- June 19th - location TBD - DEIB Committee Lunch and Learn about Juneteenth
- Pint Size Lounge - 1615 4th Street - Art Show all month
