Juneteenth

Take in a concert. Stretch to outdoor yoga. Explore a new exhibit. Dance the night away.There’s always something fun going on just around the corner! Columbia Association (CA) offers a wide range of local events the whole family can enjoy all year long.

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Join us for another amazing Juneteenth celebration at the Downtown Columbia Lakefront, a community tradition that honors culture and unity ❤

Columbia Lakefront Stage

CA Presents: Lakefront Live 2026

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If you’re looking for fun things to do in and around Columbia, Lakefront Live is the place to be! Columbia Association has you covered with a summer full of outdoor entertainment at the picturesque Downtown Columbia Lakefront.

Join us for another amazing Juneteenth celebration at the Downtown Columbia Lakefront, a community tradition that honors culture and unity ❤️💛💚🖤. <ul><li>🎶Live music and performances</li><li>🎨 Local Black-owned makers and artisans</li><li>🎈Kids' activities like face painting, balloon artist and glitter tattoos</li><li>💃🏽Line dancing with April “Dancing Diva” Williams and a performance by BFunk Dance Company</li><li>🍽Food and drinks available for purchase from Black-owned food trucks</li><li>📚 Visit from HCLS STEAM Machine</li></ul> 🎤🎵The night is capped off with a show by powerhouse vocalist<a href="https://www.kyaira.com/" title="https://www.kyaira.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"> Kyaira</a>, produced by the Merriweather Arts and Culture Center (MACC). A big thanks to all of the partners who make this event happen:<ul><li><a href="https://www.merriweatherarts.org/" title="https://www.merriweatherarts.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Merriweather Arts &amp; Culture Center</a></li><li><a href="https://the3rd.org/" title="https://the3rd.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">The 3rd</a></li><li><a href="https://dtcpartnership.com/" title="https://dtcpartnership.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Downtown Columbia Partnership</a></li><li><a href="https://makertomogul.com/" title="https://makertomogul.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Maker to Mogul</a></li><li><a href="https://www.cravecultureevents.com/" title="https://www.cravecultureevents.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Crave Culture Events</a></li><li><a href="https://www.howardhughes.com/" title="https://www.howardhughes.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Howard Hughes</a></li></ul> ABOUT <a href="https://www.kyaira.com/" title="https://www.kyaira.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">KYAIRA</a>: Kyaira is a dynamic soul singer-songwriter based in the Greater Washington, DC area. Her artistry evokes comparisons to legends such as Lauryn Hill, Jill Scott and Ari Lennox. Kyaira’s voice has been described as the warm hug you never knew you needed, effortlessly blending strength with vulnerability to captivate listeners. Her critically acclaimed full-length studio album Almost 30 won Best R&amp;B Album at the 2024 Wammie Music Awards and amassed over 20,000 streams within its first year.

Agenda

Kids activities

DJ G-Money

Vendor village feat. guitarist Isaiah Nicholas

Line dancing with  April “Dancing Diva” Williams

Spoken word with poet Sainey Ceesay (5:55-6:10pm)

Performances by B Funk Dance Company (6:20-6:50pm)

Kyaira

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