Friday, June 19, 2026 @

Joāt Park 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Join the City of Claremont in honoring Juneteenth—a national celebration of Black freedom, resilience, and joy. Community members, neighbors, organizations, faith groups, athletes, students, businesses, educators, artists, activists, historians, storytellers, ecologists, environmental stewards, and all walks of life are invited to gather in shared remembrance and celebration.

Sign up and participate for the Juneteenth Community Softball Game!

Sign Up Here!

** There are 15 players on each team, for a total of 30 players. Each athlete will receive a custom T-shirt and must be over 10 years old to participate. Please bring your own glove. Balls and bats will be provided.

Why It Matters

This marks Claremont’s first Juneteenth Freedom Festival—an opportunity to strengthen public life by honoring a history which belongs to all of us. In a city shaped by diverse communities and the presence of the Claremont Colleges, this gathering creates space to increase access, deepen understanding, and share responsibility in recognizing Black history, resilience, and joy as essential to our collective community.

Participate in the parade! Build a wagon, bike, or stroller float!

Community parade will occur as part of the opening ceremonies for the community softball games. Participants are encouraged to decorate their non-electric floats with Juneteenth designs to honor this national celebration!

Join the Parade!

Stage Form

We are accepting applications for our stage entertainment, including spoken word, musical ensembles, presentations, and other entertainment appropriate for a family friendly environment spreading black community joy!

Stage Interest Form

Vendor Form

We are accepting applications for Juneteenth vendors, including arts & crafts, community organizations, faith groups, prepared foods, and talented artists with artisan goods.

Vendor Interest Form

Questions? Please reach out!

Public Communities

hello@publiccommunities.org | 510.906.7175

Juneteenth Community Softball & Freedom Celebration