Join us at the Grand Ridge Plaza parking garage near REGAL Cinemas for a Juneteenth Kick Off Fan Fest on Saturday, June 21, from 4-8 p.m.
This celebration merges the heart of Juneteenth with the universal language of soccer. Experience electrifying live music, an incredible dance performance, powerful poetry, delicious bites from Grand Ridge Plaza, shopping from local vendors and plenty of soccer action!
Plus, Grand Ridge Plaza is giving away tickets to the Seattle Sounders FC versus Paris Saint-Germain Club World Cup game at this event along with some other amazing prizes. Don’t miss this chance to celebrate freedom, community and get hyped for a great year of soccer.
Here’s what you can expect from the Juneteenth Kick Off event:
The Pitch Zone
Test your soccer skills in challenges led by Coach Richard Romain-Dika, including a dribbling maze, target practice, keep-ups, penalty shootout and soccer tennis.
Legacy Lab
Engage in interactive Juneteenth education and storytelling, featuring a live poetry workshop from Saran Thompson.
Freedom Stage
Enjoy live performances from talented Black musicians, dancers and spoken-word artists.
- S-Wrap – Spoken Word
- Jayza Duhon – R & B Vocalist
- Nathan Nzanga – Hip Hop R&B
- Kine from Afro Seattle – Dance
- Jason Mclean – Dance
- Dj Taeo
Makers Row
Shop unique goods from Black-owned businesses and artisan vendors.
Grand Ridge Plaza Eats: The Juneteenth Edition
Savor delicious offerings from local Grand Ridge Plaza restaurants like Crumbl Cookies, Agave Cocina, Bai Tong, Caffe Ladro, Habit Burger & Grill and many more!
Half-Hour Hustle
Win prizes with raffles held every 30 minutes.
We hope you will stop by Grand Ridge Plaza for an unforgettable Juneteenth Kick Off event where history, heritage and the beautiful game unite.
