04 Jun Juneteenth 2026!
5th Annual Juneteenth Celebration
at Melrose Trading Post
in the Melrose Arts District
Sunday, June 14, 2026
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The Juneteenth Community Celebration returns to MTP for the 5th Year!
5th Annual Juneteenth Celebration at Melrose Trading Post
Hosted by Comedian Sampson McCormick
Sunday, June 14th From 10AM-5PM at Fairfax High School
Join us at the Melrose Trading Post on Sunday, June 14, 2026 for a community celebration at the Greenway Main Stage. The theme is, “Claiming the Future” and the planning committee has brought together a line-up filled with musicians, artists, poets, wellness practicioners, educators and small businesses creatively sharing their gifts to channel joy.
Donate to the Juneteenth Celebration Fund
Schedule at a Glance
MTP Vendor-led Programming
Intermission Healing Yoga & Sound Bath by Cranes Studio
11:00AM – 11:30AM:
Rest and reset with a special edition of our bimonthly soundbath series.
Eclectuals Book Market Presents: Wellness Through Words
Breath Work & Mindfulness Meditation
led by author Ajia Munns
11:35AM – 11:45AM:
“1-2-3 Mindfulness with Me” Plus Breathing Puppet Workshop
led by author Alexus Mozell
12PM – 12:30PM:
Find Your Scent – Handmade Perfume Workshop
2:00PM – 3:00PM:
with Nena of Nena’s Organics
Nena’s Organics is a plant-powered health, wellness and beauty boutique that designs and handcrafts products in small batches with plants/essential oils. Nena will be teaching you to make your own luscious perfume!
Waist Bead Making & History Workshop
1:00PM – 3:00PM:
with Angie of WEPA Beauty
Waist beads are traditional African adornments made of small glass beads worn around the waist or hips. Used for centuries in West African cultures, they symbolize femininity and heritage, often marking important life events and believed to offer protection and healing.
Caribbean Expressions: A Cultural Craft Lounge
1:00PM – 3:00PM:
Celebrate culture, creativity, and freedom through hands-on Juneteenth & Caribbean-inspired art & craft experiences for all ages.
Featuring carnival-inspired crafts, empowerment-themed coloring, and a festive photo opt zone presented by the Caribbean Women’s Collective!
Musical Performances
Brian Collier Band
1:30PM – 2:30PM:
Jukebox Dance Party with Majur DeVeaux
3:00PM – 3:30PM
Kovey Coles
4:00PM – 5:00PM:
Dance Performance:
Babacar’s African Dance Company
12:30PM – 1:15PM:
Drumming, Dancing, & Storytelling
Speakers & Storytellers
History of Juneteenth
1:20PM – 1:35PM:
With Meryah A. Fisher, Professor of Africana Studies at CSU Dominguez
Claiming the Future Poetry Readings
3:30-4:00 PM
Featured Poets:
Lynda LaRose
AKold Piece
James Coats
Tommy Domino
Terrell Green
Featured Vendor Spotlight
WEPA Beauty
Eclectuals Book Market
Nena’s Organics / Olovell Clothing
Leimert Park Threads
The Play Days
Hosted By:
Comedian Sampson McCormick
Sampson McCormick has been one of the most in demand voices in comedy for over two decades. The award winning comedy pioneer has appeared on BET Plus, TV One, VICELAND and Comedy Hype.
More Featured Local Businesses:
Sacred Ceramique
Stronger Strandz
BlackRose Collection
World Maison
Raw Vision
Summer Body Day Spa
Dilan’s Caribbean Grill
Ooo La La Toffee
Calidelphia Ice
African Charm • Linktr.ee/Enoinwek
Body Butter Lady • BodyButterLady.com
Featured Organizations & Community Groups:
LA Poet Society • @lapoetsocietypress
Caribbean Women’s Collective – @caribbeanwomenscollective
Kick off your Juneteenth Celebrations with us!
THANK YOU TO OUR EVENT SPONSORS!
EVENT SCHEDULE
11AM – 11:10AM |
Libation Blessing with Shaman Vanessa LeMaistre |
11:15AM-11:45AM |
Intermission Sound Bath and Breath Work & Mindfulness Meditation Led by Ajia Munns |
12:00PM-12:30PM |
“1-2-3 Mindfulness With Me” with Author Alexus Mozell, plus parent & me breathing puppet craft workshop |
12:30PM-1:15PM |
Babacar’s African Dance Company Communal Dancing & Storytelling |
1:15PM – 1:25PM |
Historian Dr. Meryah A. Fisher |
1:30PM – 2:30PM |
The Brian Collier Band |
2:30PM – 2:55PM |
Body Movement with Kareem from The Phoenix Effect |
3:00PM – 3:30PM |
Jukebox Party with Majur Deveaux |
3:30PM – 4:00PM |
Claiming the Future Poetry Sessions |
4:00PM – 5:00PM |
Kovey Coles |
