Juneteenth: A Freedom Celebration
Date: Thursday, June 19, 2025
Time: 4:00pm – 8:00 PM
Location: Williamson Ranch Park
Celebrate this Juneteenth with the City of Antioch! This year marks the fourth annual city sponsored Juneteenth Celebration, where we come together as a city to honor freedom, culture, and community. Join us for a day of reflection that showcases the richness of African American heritage as we embrace the vibrancy and resiliency of Black culture. This event features live performances, music, food, activities for kids and adults, and so much more!
What is Juneteenth?
Short for June Nineteenth, Juneteenth is a holiday celebrating the 1865 emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the United States– marking the day when federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas to take control of the state and ensure the freedom of all remaining enslaved people. Texas became the first U.S. state to celebrate Juneteenth in 1979. Officially becoming a U.S. federal holiday in June of 2021, the City of Antioch is proud to present our fourth annual Juneteenth Celebration.
Celebration Site
Williamson Ranch Park, Antioch, CA 94531
Driving Directions
Heading Southeast on Lone Tree Way from HWY-4 Lone Tree Way & A Street Exit
1. Make a right onto Lone Tree Way.
2. Continue straight down Lone Tree Way.
3. Turn right onto Indian Hills Dr.
4. Make a left turn onto Williamson Ranch Dr.
5. Destination is ahead on your left.
Heading South on Hillcrest Ave from HWY-4 Hillcrest Ave Exit
1. Stay straight down Hillcrest Ave.
2. Continue straight onto Deer Valley Rd.
3. Make a left turn onto Lone Tree Way.
4. Turn right onto Indian Hills Dr.
5. Make a left turn onto Williamson Ranch Dr.
6. Destination is ahead on your left.
OR
1. Stay straight down Hillcrest Ave.
2. Make a left turn at Hillcrest Ave and Deer Valley Rd to continue on Hillcrest Ave.
3. Continue straight on Hillcrest Ave.
4. Once reaching Hillcrest Ave and Lone Tree Way, destination is ahead on your right.
Heading West on Lone Tree Way from HWY-4 Lone Tee Way Exit
1. Turn right onto Lone Tree Way.
2. Make a left turn onto Hillcrest Ave.
3. Turn onto Williamson Ranch Dr.
4. Destination is on your right.
Live Performances
Universal Soul Band
Performance Time: 5:00pm
@UniversalSoulBand on Instagram
Universal Soul is the official performance band in support of the Golden State Warriors (GSW) during home games at Chase Center in San Francisco, California. The band’s name is inspired by their desire to provide music that resonates with all GSW audiences and fans everywhere.
The band consists of four dynamic musicians: Dante “Taz” Roberson, Eddie Minniefield, Michael “Tiny” Lindsay, and George Epps. Their substantial experience and versatility have allowed them to tour and share the stage with artists Eric Benet, Cameo, Gavin DeGraw, Anthony Hamilton, Joe, Kem, Alicia Keys, John Mayer, Shawn Raiford, Tank, Too Short, Tony! Toni! Tone! and many more. The band’s musical influences and style are infused with funk, jazz, pop, rock, and classic R&B. This unique fusion creates a “Universal” sound that is both nostalgic and fresh.
Their high-energy performances and ability to connect with the crowd have made them a fan favorite at Chase Center. They have become an integral part of the overall game day experience for GSW fans, adding an extra level of excitement and entertainment to each home game. Their ability to seamlessly blend a variety of musical genres and keep the crowd engaged throughout the game sets them apart from other entertainment acts. Universal Soul’s dynamic performances have become a staple at GSW games, creating an electric atmosphere that adds to the excitement. Their passion for music and commitment to delivering unforgettable shows have made them a fan favorite and an essential part of the GSW game day experience. As they continue to push boundaries and elevate their performances, Universal Soul solidifies their position as a must-see act for basketball fans everywhere.
Shanice
Performance Time: 7:00pm
@ShaniceOnline on Instagram
Shanice Wilson is a Grammy nominated, American singer, songwriter, record producer, actress and dancer. She had the Billboard hit singles “I Love Your Smile” and “Silent Prayer” in 1991 and “Saving Forever for You” in 1993. In 1999, Shanice scored another hit song with “When I Close My Eyes“, which peaked at No. 12 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. She is recognized for her coloratura soprano voice and her ability to sing in the whistle register.[4]
Shanice was age nine when she appeared in a Kentucky Fried Chicken commercial with jazz vocalist Ella Fitzgerald.[4] In 1984, she was part of the regular cast in the first thirteen episodes of the children’s program Kids Incorporated. Shanice competed on Star Search at age eleven, and later signed with A&M Records.[5]
In addition to singing, Shanice is also an actress, first appearing in “Rock Enroll”, a season five episode of Family Matters.[12] In 2001, she made an appearance as a singer on her husband Flex’s TV show One on One. That same year, she starred in the TV movie One Special Moment,[13] an adaptation of Brenda Jackson‘s 1998 novel of the same name.
In 1997, Shanice became the first Black performer to star in the role of Eponine in the musical Les Misérables on Broadway.[14] In 2011, she joined Niecy Nash and Frenchie Davis for the 21st Annual “Divas Simply Singing” HIV/AIDS charity event.[15] Shanice and her husband, Flex, also starred in the reality show Flex & Shanice, which premiered on the Oprah Winfrey Network on November 1, 2014.
She is currently starring as Michelle Obama in the office Broadway Music — 44 the Obama musical, and has her own lipstick line called — Smile by Shanice. She is performing all over the USA and the world currently and working on new music as well.
Vendor Corner
Want to be a tabling vendor for Juneteenth? Complete and return our Community Vendor Application (Spanish version) to the Antioch Community Center or via email to recreation@antiochca.gov.
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