On Saturday, June 14, families, friends, and neighbors came together at Gloria’s Mesa Amphitheater in Chollas Lake Park to celebrate Juneteenth at Chollas, a vibrant community event honoring freedom, history, and Black culture.
Located at 6050 College Grove Drive, the outdoor event was held under the blistering San Diego sun, but the heat didn’t stop people from showing up in strong numbers. Organized in collaboration with the Chollas Lake Parks and Recreation Council, Rolando Park Community Council, Community Actors Theatre, and Key56 Radio, the day offered something for everyone, all for free.
Throughout the parking lot, vendors lined the walkways selling everything from handmade jewelry and Afrocentric clothing to original artwork and delicious food. The smell of fried chicken and fish filled the air as people browsed, ate, and shopped in support of locally owned businesses…