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1)Discussion of Preliminary Planning, Programming, and Ideas for the 2027 Juneteenth Celebration.
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Meeting Date: November 18, 2026
Contact Person/Dept: Adam Troy/ACM Economic Development, Vitality and Equity
Phone Number: (310) 253-6011
Fiscal Impact: Yes [] No [X] General Fund: Yes [X] No []
Public Hearing: [] Action Item: [X] Attachments: Yes [] No []
Public Notification: (E-mail) Meetings and Agendas – Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission (11/13/2026); (E-mail) Parks, Recreation & Community Service Department Updates (11/13/2026)
Department Approval: Tomás Hererra-Mishler, PRCS Director (11/13/2026)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommend that the Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration and Juneteenth Celebration Advisory Committee Discuss of Preliminary Planning, Programming, and Ideas for the 2027 Juneteenth Celebration.
BACKGROUND
The City of Culver City annually recognizes Juneteenth, commemorating June 19, 1865, when enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas, were informed of their freedom, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was issued.
Juneteenth is a celebration of freedom, African American history, culture, resilience, and achievement. The City's annual celebration provides an opportunity to bring the community together through educational programming, cultural performances, entertainment, and activities that recognize the historical significance of this important occasion.
The Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration and Juneteenth Celebration Advisory Committee provides input and recommendations regarding the planning and development of the City's annual Juneteenth Celebration.
Previous celebrations have featured live musical performances, cultural entertainment, food, community engagement opportunities, and activities designed to create an inclusive and welcoming environment for residen...
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