Juneteenth celebrations are planned across the Central and South Coasts, including Santa Barbara and Lompoc, on June 19. - Santa Barbara event at Plaza del Mar/Band Shell Park at 11 a.m.
features live performances and a Black Artisan market. - Lompoc's event takes place simultaneously on South H Street.
- The holiday marks the end of slavery in the U.S., commemorating June 19, 1865. - Organizers highlight Juneteenth as a celebration of freedom, culture, and American history for all.