San Diego Juneteenth 2025

Saturday, June 14th at Waterfront Park

Kinfolk Fest Weekend

Saturday, June 14th

Sunday, June 15th

ABOUT JUNETEENTH:

Juneteenth – also known as Freedom Day, Jubilee Day, Liberation Day, and Emancipation Day – is a holiday celebrating the emancipation of those who had been enslaved in the United States. Originating in Galveston, Texas, it is now celebrated annually on June 19 throughout the United States, with varying official recognition. It is commemorated on the anniversary date of the June 19, 1865 announcement by Union Army General Gordon Granger, proclaiming freedom from slavery in Texas. Texas being the most remote of the slave states, had a low presence of Union troops as the American Civil War ended; thus, enforcement there had been slow and inconsistent before Granger's announcement.

  • Saturday, June 14th from 2- 9pm at Waterfront Park (1600 Pacific Hwy, San Diego, CA 92101)

  • While we love your little ones, this event is strictly 21+

  • Feel free to bring blankets, sheets, towels. However, chairs, umbrellas and tents are not permitted.

  • No, outside food and drink are not allowed.

  • Limited parking is available onsite on a first-come, first-served basis. We encourage carpooling or using public transportation if possible.

    View the Port of San Diego for more details about parking in the neighborhood.

  • Glass items

    Smoking

    Weapons of any kind or replicas of weapons

    Drugs / drug paraphernalia

    Cigarettes, E-Cigs, Vapes

    Outside food + drink [sealed outside food allowed for those who have a documented need (must have Dr.’s note that matches ID)]

    Large backpacks (CLEAR BAGS ONLY – SEE CLEAR BAG POLICY)

    Glass bottles or containers

    Weapons of any kind

    Laser pointers

    Audio recording devices

    Professional photo / video cameras

     Drones

     Umbrellas (parasols ok)

     Chalk, markers, sharpies

     Chains / chain wallets

     Stickers / flyers / solicitations

     Pets (guide/service dogs OK)

    Cleated shoes

    You can find a full list of park rules HERE

  • Clear backpacks, totes, handbags, plastic that are vinyl or PVC and do not exceed 12” x 12” x 6”

     Small clutch bags, fanny packs & wallets that do not exceed 4.5” x 6.5

     Prescribed medication (in container with matching ID to be checked at entry and only containing the number of doses needed for duration of event as prescribed on the pill container.)

     Cell phones

     Non-professional cameras

     Blankets/towels

     Hand sanitizer and/or wipes

     Sunscreen (contents to be checked at entry)

     Chapstick / lipstick / makeup / eyedrops / gum

     Empty 24oz (or less) transparent plastic bottle (Nalgene style) or clear plastic

    water bottle

     Sunglasses

     Earplugs

     Good times