How much do Coachella Valley residents know about Juneteenth?
Dakota Makinen
COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) — As communities across the country prepare to celebrate Juneteenth, News Channel 3 took to the streets to find out how much local residents know about the holiday and its significance in American history.
Some events taking place this weekend to celebrate Juneteenth:
Juneteenth Pageant
Join the Palm Springs Black History Committee for the 2026 Juneteenth Pageant: A Century of Black History Commemorations an evening celebrating Black culture, history, excellence, and community.
The event takes place June 20, 2026th, Doors Open at 5:30 PM, with the pageant Beginning at 6:00 PM at the James O. Jessie Desert Highland Unity Center.
This special event serves as a fundraiser supporting the Palm Springs Black History Committee’s ongoing community initiatives and programs. Tickets are available online and at the door.
Juneteenth Concert
Music, Culture & Community Take Center Stage at Sunset Music and Education Foundation’s Joyful Juneteenth Celebration at XOXO Palm Springs.
The Sunset Music and Education Foundation’s (SMEF) Juneteenth Celebration during XOXO Palm Springs, is bringing an afternoon of music, storytelling, poetry, dance, live jazz, and community spirit to Revolution Stage Company on Saturday, June 20, from 2–4 PM.
Doors open at 1:30 at the Revolution Stage Company.
Stay with News Channel 3 for continuing coverage of Juneteenth celebrations and the latest updates.