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Approve the Draft of the Run of Show for Juneteenth 2026 Celebration with Amendments, if Any.
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Meeting Date: May 20, 2026
Contact Person/Dept: Edgar Varela/Special Events Manager
Phone Number: (310) 253-5752
Fiscal Impact: Yes [] No [X] General Fund: Yes [] No []
Public Hearing: [] Action Item: [X] Attachments: Yes [X] No []
Public Notification: (E-mail) Meetings and Agendas - MLK Celebration and Juneteenth Advisory Committee (5/15/2026); (E-mail) Parks, Recreation & Community Service Department Updates (5/15/2026)
Department Approval: Adam Ferguson, PRCS Deputy Director (5/15/2026)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration and Juneteenth Celebration Advisory Committee approve the draft of the run of show for Juneteenth 2026 Celebration with amendments, if any.
BACKGROUND/ DISCUSSION
The Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration and Juneteenth Celebration Advisory Committee (Advisory Committee) is tasked with advising staff from Economic Development with the planning of the Juneteenth 2026 Celebration. With the timeline of the event approximately a month away, staff has put together a draft of the run of show (attachment 1) for the Advisory Committee to discuss what are appropriate events and activities and at what time they will occur.
Staff is presenting a populated draft run of show for the Juneteenth 2026 Celebration. The Advisory Committee will review and provide input on program elements, to help refine the sequence and timing to ensure a cohesive event.
The Committee should also confirm key logistics, including event start and end times, arrival and setup schedules for staff, vendors, and technical teams, and dedicated rehearsal time for performers to ensure smooth execution on the event day.
FISCAL IMPACT
The Adopted Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 includes $20,000 in funding for Juneteenth 2026 Celebration in General Fund Account 10116100.517560 (Non-Departmental Special Event Grant & Excursions/Departmental Supplies).
ATTACHMENTS
1. 2026-5-20 ATT 1 Juneteenth 2026 Celebration Draft Run of Show
MOTIONS
That the Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration and Juneteenth Celebration Advisory Committee:
Approve the Draft of the Run of Show for the Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Event 2026.