Join us for the 2022 Valley of the Sun Juneteenth Festival at Eastlake Park in Phoenix!

Saturday, June 18th | Eastlake Park, 1549 E Jefferson St, Phoenix, AZ | 5pm - 10pm

[Free Event]

The Valley of the Sun Juneteenth Festival is hosted by Arizona Informant Foundation, a 501c3 non-profit organization located in Phoenix, Arizona, and celebrates the Juneteenth holiday which honors the emancipation of those enslaved in the United States.

Let's Celebrate The Newest U.S. Holiday Together!

On June 18, 2021, Phoenix Major Kate Gallego proclaimed Saturday, June 19, 2021, as "Juneteenth" in Phoenix. On June 17, of last year, President Biden signed a new law making Juneteenth a federal holiday. On February 2, 2022, Phoenix unanimously approved Juneteenth as an official city holiday. Most city and federal employees will have it as a paid day off. Juneteenth 2022 will be celebrated in Phoenix at Eastlake Park on Saturday, June 18. The holiday will be observed Monday, June 20.

The free event features fun for the entire family. The event features local known musical performers mixed with community groups and schools. Other highlights include live entertainment, free health screenings, educational workshops, youth essay contest, children activities, ethnic arts and crafts, vendors, games and the finest authentic soul food.

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: AARP Arizona, APS, Arizona Commission of African American Affairs, COX, Fry's Food Stores, First Things First, Blue Cross Blue Shields of Arizona, Terros Health, The Nash, WeAuction Art, Wells Fargo, SRP, City of Phoenix Parks & Recreation

WHEN: Saturday, June 18, 2022 5pm-10pm

WHERE: Eastlake Park, 1549 E Jefferson Street, Phoenix, Arizona

WHAT: Friendly Family Activities | Kidz Zone / Educational / Community Info / Free Health Screenings / Local Artists / Musicians / Food & Beverage Vendors Available ($$)

FREE PARKING: @ Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church 15th Street & Jefferson Street

FESTIVAL MAP & VENDOR LISTING: Coming Soon

Vendor registration deadline: June 11 , 2022 [vendor form]

To learn more about JUNETEENTH visit phxjuneteenth.com

Eastlake Park History: "Phoenix Park", as it was called back in the 1890's, was developed by Moses Sherman specifically to give passengers of his tram line a pleasant place to spend time while waiting for the next tram. A tree lined lake covered much of the existing park. In 1914, it was purchased by the city of Phoenix and became Eastlake Park.

Eastlake Park has been the focal point of African American history in Phoenix for much of its existence. Until it outgrew the space, the park was the home of the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Celebration. The park has been home to many civil rights rallies, visits from civil right leaders and the starting point of all civil rights marches to the Capital. It is home to the Annual Juneteenth Celebration and the Phoenix Arts Commission Civil Rights Memorial.

The trolleys no longer run and the lake has been drained, but Eastlake Park lives on as a vital community asset. It is a place where children, teens, adults and seniors from across the valley meet to participate in outstanding cultural programs.

Juneteenth Celebration Info: 623-282-1555 or info@phxjuneteenth.com