By Darrel Wheeler, Contributing Writer
On the third Saturday of June at Memorial Park on 2975 Ocean View Blvd, people of the culture were able to honor the past and celebrate freedom.
The super-busy park was filled with a variety of vendors, all kinds of conversation, dancing, singing, and plenty of positivity with a family reunion vibe on Emancipation Day.
The remarkable celebration also featured free food, proclamations, recognition awards, a kids’ zone, and live music featuring R&B Funk legend, the Dazz Band.
The big event was attended by local dignitaries, including Councilmember (District-4) Henry Foster, County Board Supervisor (District-4) Monica Montgomery-Steppe, and US Congresswoman Sarah Jacobs serving a Proclamation declaring Saturday “Cooper Family Juneteenth Day” in San Diego.
“This is a beautiful event. It’s humble, peaceful, and drama-free. We need more days like this to celebrate our long and colorful history,” shared longtime supporter of the Cooper Family Juneteenth Celebrations, Glendale Henry.
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