On Sunday, June 18, a 6.2 mile stretch of Vermont Avenue between Exposition and Century Boulevard will be a car-free zone from 9am to 4pm open for the public to jog, ride, bike, skate, run, walk, skateboard or just spectate as Metro LA presents CicLavia—South L.A.
A highlight of the event is L.A. County Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell’s 3rd Annual Juneteenth Celebration & Resource Fair, a free community event that raises awareness of the historical impact of Juneteenth and creates a space for redefining what freedom means today. This joyous event includes live performances, food trucks, activities, and access to community and county services, and creates a necessary space for celebrating joy and redefining what freedom means today with empowering discussions, performances, and activities. Available resources include on-site record expungement, mental health services, support with tenant protections and more.
“CicLAvia is honored to celebrate Juneteenth in partnership with Supervisor Holly Mitchell,” exclaims Romel Pascual, CicLAvia Executive Director. “Our history and experiences shape who we are as a community, and the diversity of our city is what makes Los Angeles a truly special place. As we participate together, in South LA, at the 46th CicLAvia open streets event, we are reminded that we are connected in more ways that we can possibly count.”
“My office is proud to partner with CicLAvia in bringing our 3rd Annual Juneteenth Celebration and Resource Fair to the streets of South LA. We have a shared understanding that Angelenos deserve equitable access to enjoy the streets that make up their neighborhoods and to prosper in their communities” said Los Angeles County Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell, Second District. “The ability to safely pedal, skate, or walk your way to a free event packed with entertainment, resources, and access to critical on-site county services – like mental health support, record expungement, and tenant/landlord protections – is how we can uplift the significance of Juneteenth while redefining what freedom means today.”
All are welcome to attend but for those interested in accessing on-site services at the Resource Fair, registration is required: https://mitchell.lacounty.gov/juneteenth2023.