Juneteenth celebration kicks off at Oscar’s Downtown Palm Springs

Athena Jreij
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — In honor of Juneteenth, Oscar’s in Palm Springs is ringing in the cultural holiday with a celebration hosted by Sunset Music & Education Foundation, Juneteenth: The Fight for Freedom.
From 5-7 p.m., the free event will feature a panel, live music, and entertainment. According to organizers, the event is sold out.
It’s not the only celebration in Palm Springs. Villagefest will also celebrate the holiday from 7-9 p.m. with free paints and crafts.
Tune in tonight from 4:30-6 p.m. for live coverage of the events.
For more information on the celebration, visit: https://gaydesertguide.com/events/juneteenth-the-fight-for-freedom-oscars/