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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: April 15, 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 (4/9/2026); (E-mail) Parks, Recreation & Community Service Department Updates (4/9/2026)
Department Approval: Adam Ferguson, PRCS Director (4/9/2026)
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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
The Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration and Juneteenth Celebration Advisory Committee (Advisory Committee) is tasked with advising Parks, Recreation and Community Services (PRCS) staff with the planning of the Juneteenth 2026 Celebration. With the timeline of the event approximately two months away, staff has put together a draft of the run of show (attachment 1) for the Advisory Committee to discuss on what are appropriate events and at what time they will occur.
DISCUSSION
Staff is presenting a draft of the run of show for the committee to discuss. At this stage, the schedule remains unpopulated and serves as a framework to guide discussion on the structure, timing, and flow of activities for the Juneteenth 2026 Celebration. The Advisory Committee will have the opportunity to provide input on what elements should be included, such as performances, speakers, presentations, and recognitions and determine the most appropriate sequence and timing to ensure a cohesive and engaging program.
In addition to discussing the program ...
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