2022 Juneteenth Freedom Day Festival at Dalton Park

18867 E Armstead St,Azusa CA 91702

18 June, 2022

Description

A Freedom Day Walk followed by Resource Fair, Wellness Stations, Live Music, and more! AboutThe San Gabriel Valley has long been facing health inequities in the black community. Specifically, African American/Black infant and maternal health is a concern in that public health statistics show a disparity in low-birth weight and pre-term births in the San Gabriel Valley. Toxic stress is part of the problem, along with institutionalized racism and implicit bias as the root causes. Please join the San Gabriel Valley African American Infant and Maternal Mortality (AAIMM) Community Action Team, Black Mental Health Task Force, LA County Parks and Recreation and Supervisorial District 1 in convening to celebrate freedom, bring awareness of the history behind this special day and unite on this Juneteenth. Come celebrate with us! This is a FREE event for the whole family. RSVP'ing here confirms you will receive a Juneteenth shirt. To register for the Freedom Day Walk, please respond YES to the question in the registration. Due to the uneven grounding, the Juneteenth awareness walk may not be accessible to everyone. The resource fair, giveaways and festivities are accessible to all. Please be sure to respond during the registration process if you will be attending the walk or only registering for the Juneteenth shirt and festivities. Please note: There are 6 questions at the end of the registration process that are not required to complete registration but will help us address community interest and tailor future community discussion events. Schedule of Events12:30 PM: Check-In Registration for people walking (goodie bag included with Juneteenth T-Shirt) 1:00 PM Walk Begins (Be inspired!) Freedom Day Walk Hosted by the SGV AAIMM Community Action Team 1:45 - 2PM: Walk Ends 2PM: Resource Fair Opens - Hosted by LA County Parks and Recreation, Black Mental Health Task Force, Supervisorial District 1, and the SGV AAIMM Community Action Team ( NOTE: Be on the lookout for Baby items and other giveaways at the SGV AAIMM Community Action Team table and other items at surrounding tables). This event will feature live performances, Covid-19 vaccinations (1st/ 2nd dose + booster), free food, wellness presentations, giveaways, and more! 6:00PM: Juneteenth Freedom Day Festival and Resource Fair concludes. Live EntertainmentLive music, African drumming circle and DJ... details on performers coming soon! GiveawaysGet a free swag bag with registration brought to you by the SGV AAIMM Community Action Team, LA County Parks and Recreation, Black Mental Health Task Force, and Supervisorial District 1Get free items at the resource tables operated by various partners and service providersGet free baby items and family items brought to you by the SGV AAIMM Community Action Team and partnersGet VaccinatedLA County Department of Public Health will be offering COVID-19 vaccinations on-site at the event. Check out the wellness station to receive your free vaccinations! No reservations required! FAQsWhat is the terrain like on the walk? The walk is equal parts grass and paved cement. The grass is on uneven terrain and has a few dips in the ground that will be marked for additional safety precautions. The cement is paved and even in the surrounding neighborhood.What should I bring? Sunscreen, sunglasses, comfortable walking shoes, hat and lawn chair or blanket to lounge in the park. Water will be made available but you're welcome to bring your own.Do I need to wear a mask? Local public health mandates have adjusted along with state public health guidelines. Therefore, masks will not be required to be worn. However, local public health guidelines do recommend that anyone who is unvaccinated wear a mask.If you or anyone within your group has or is experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, we ask you to please stay home to ensure the health and safety of all event participants, our volunteers and staff. Thanks in advance for your cooperation and understanding.  Have questions? Email [email protected]