Community Comes Together to Celebrate Freedom and Pride

The City of Pinole held its 2nd annual Pride & Juneteenth Celebration at Fernandez Park on June 9th. Hundreds of residents and visitors came together to honor two significant holidays that both fall in June: Pride Month and Juneteenth Day. Entertainment included music and dance, including a performance by the local Broadway Rhythm Dance Company and a West African Dance lesson by Kuumba. Shake Your Booty Band and Soji & the Afrobeat Band got the crowd moving with high energy beats. Children enjoyed a petting zoo, face painting and other activities. The Pinole Artisans hosted a colorful community painting that is now on display at City Hall. The Pinole Pride & Juneteenth Celebration provided a welcoming place where people could show pride for who they are, celebrate freedom and continue the journey toward equality and justice for all.