Juneteenth at the Beach: Celebrate Freedom and Community with Paddle for Peace in La Jolla
Mark your calendars: on June 20, the 6th annual Juneteenth at the Beach celebration will bring music, art, community, and good vibes to La Jolla.
Juneteenth, which became a federally recognized holiday in 2021, is a celebration of when some of the last enslaved people in the country learned that they were free. To commemorate the day in a thoroughly San Diego fashion, local nonprofit Paddle for Peace is hosting its 6th annual Juneteenth at the Beach at La Jolla Shores.
The event is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, June 20. It promises to be a sun-soaked day filled with delicious barbecue, beach games, music, and good vibes for the entire family. Activities on the schedule include:
- Group runs and movement sessions
- Free surf lessons lead by Paddle for Peace
- Community paddle out and surf sessions
- Music by DJ Birdy
- A fashion show hosted by Rising Tides
- A beach volleyball tournament
- Kids corner with all-ages activities
- A beach cleanup
- And more
The event is free to attend and open to anyone, but the free surf lessons require advance registration. Additionally, a meal ticket is required for the community BBQ.
To RSVP or for additional information, visit the Paddle for Peace website.
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Mike Peterson is a writer, editor, and strategist based in San Diego. When he’s not writing and editing the La Jolla news, you can often find him practicing yoga, rock climbing, or exploring the outdoors with his wife and dog.
