Juneteenth Flag Raising Ceremony Held at County Administration Center

The Juneteenth flag was raised outside the County Administration Center Thursday in a ceremony attended by dozens of community members and County employees.

The event featured speeches from community leaders and performances by local artists.

Supervisor Monica Montgomery Steppe recognized several leaders of black-owned businesses and community organizations, presenting them with proclamations honoring Juneteenth in the County of San Diego.

In observance of Juneteenth, all San Diego County offices, family resource centers, libraries and animal shelters will be closed to the public Wednesday, June 19.