Melrose Trading Post | 4th Annual Juneteenth Celebration at MTP

22 Jun 4th Annual Juneteenth Celebration at MTP

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at the Melrose Trading Post!

Melrose Arts District

Schedule at a Glance

MTP Vendor-led Programming

Eclectuals Book Market Presents: Story Time in the Garden

11AM – 11:20AM:

With Featured Local Children’s Authors

“My Crown, My Way” by Namia McCallop & Naheemah McMicheaux McCallop

“Brown Skin Curly Girl” by Paula Swearingen

Plus… Hair-etage Museum Pop Up!

“My Crown, My Way” author Naheemah will be curating a pop-up Hair-etage Museum about African American hair in space R29 and holding a live conversation about the C.R.O.W.N. Act journey.

Intermission Healing Yoga & Sound Bath by Cranes Studio

11:30AM – 11:55AM:

with Naomi & Kischa

Rest and reset with a special edition of our bimonthly soundbath series with Dr. Kischa, plus a yoga session led by instructor Naomi.

Stillness Tea Ceremony by Be Still Tea

with Francina Kahl

12PM – 12:30PM:

Join wellness consultant and tea ceremonialist Francina Kahl for a calming Stillness Tea Ceremony. This is a restorative experience designed to help you slow down, breathe deeply, and reconnect with yourself through the simple ritual of tea.

The 30-minute ceremony blends mindful tea preparation, guided meditation, and gentle reflection to cultivate peace, presence, and inner clarity. Sip premium, hand-selected loose-leaf teas as you experience a moment of stillness in the heart of the market.

Take a pause. Come home to yourself. All are welcome.

Handmade Perfume Workshop

2:00PM – 3:00PM:

with Nena of Nena’s Organics

Nena’s Organics is a plant-powered health, wellness and beauty boutique that designs and handcrafts products in small batches with plants/essential oils. Nena will be teaching you to make your own luscious perfume!

Waist Bead Making Workshop

1:00PM – 3:00PM:

with Angie of WEPA Beauty

Waist beads are traditional African adornments made of small glass beads worn around the waist or hips. Used for centuries in West African cultures, they symbolize femininity and heritage, often marking important life events and believed to offer protection and healing.

Caribbean Expressions: A Cultural Craft Lounge

1:00PM – 3:00PM:

Celebrate culture, creativity, and freedom through hands-on Juneteenth & Caribbean-inspired art & craft experiences for all ages.
Featuring carnival-inspired crafts, empowerment-themed coloring, and a festive photo opt zone presented by the Caribbean Women’s Collective!

Express Like Basquiat Art Workshop

with Meryah A. Fisher and Yasmin Williams

Musical Performances

Brian Collier Band

2:00PM – 2:55PM:

Majur De Veaux

3:35PM – 4:00PM

Kovey Coles

4:45PM – 5:30PM:

Dance Performance:

African Dance Company

12:30PM – 1:15PM:

Drumming, Dancing, & Storytelling

Speakers & Storytellers

History of Juneteenth

1:20PM – 1:35PM:

With Meryah A. Fisher, Professor of Africana Studies at CSU Dominguez

Anansi Stories

3PM – 3:20PM:

Presented by Monica Bailey, Storyteller & Cultural Producer

These stories originated in West Africa in an inspired Caribbean Folklore oral traditional style.

“Anancy & Common Sense” and “Anansi and Bredda Lion,” These stories have been passed down and don’t have single authorship.

Poetry Readings

4:00-4:45 PM

Featured Poets:

Lynda LaRose

AKold Piece

Nomad the Poet

Flyy High

James Coats

Tommy Domino

Terrell Green

Featured Vendor Spotlight

Angela of WEPA Beauty

Ronald & Gregory of Rhinestone Master Creations

LToya & James of Eclectuals Book Market

Nena of Nena’s Organics

Vanessa of Sacred Ceramique

Zakiyyah of Billionaire Bucket Hats

Hosted By:

Comedian Sampson McCormick

Sampson McCormick has been one of the most in demand voices in comedy for over two decades. The award winning comedy pioneer has appeared on BET Plus, TV One, VICELAND and Comedy Hype.

4th Annual Juneteenth Celebration at MTP