On June 19, 1865, US Major General Gordon Granger proclaimed the freedom of African-American slaves in Texas. Juneteenth—a combination of “June” and “nineteenth”—has been celebrated ever since. The 53rd Annual Sonoma County Juneteenth/MLK Community Festival Celebration will honor the day with performances by roots-reggae band Midnight Sun Massive, and the Prayer Chapel Singers gospel group. There will also be basketball games, arts and crafts, spoken-word performances, and kids’ activities. Festivities will be held on June 17, 10 a.m.–6 p.m., at the Martin Luther King Park in Santa Rosa. The festival is free but donations will be accepted. For more information, go to sonomacountyjuneteenth.com.