May 26, 2023 | A celebration filled June | Juneteenth & Pride Month
 Dear Equity Partner -
I appreciate your commitment to creating a more inclusive county for all that call San Mateo County home, a place of work, play or learning. Especially since this work is often emotionally heavy, we must remember to make time to celebrate the diverse experiences of our community. This June, the County of San Mateo will celebrate Juneteenth with a Flag Raising Ceremony on June 6 and a Short Film Screening event on June 21. Also, in June, we will commemorate Pride Month with a Flag Raising Ceremony on June 1 and the SMC Pride Parade on June 10.
I look forward to celebrating Juneteenth and Pride with you, in community, throughout June. Please read the event details below for more information.
Sincerely,
Shireen Malekafzali (she/her)
Chief Equity Officer
County of San Mateo
Progress Pride Flag Raising Event
June 1, 10:00 A.M.
County Flagpole or Streamed Live
400 County Center, Redwood City, CA
LGBTQ+ visibility is critical to members of our community feeling included in public spaces. We are celebrating our sixth flag-raising ceremony at County Center and will have President of the Board Dave Pine and the co-chairs of the LGBTQ Commission to mark this special occasion.
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Juneteenth Flag Raising Event
June 6, 9:00 A.M.
County Flagpole or Streamed Live
400 County Center, Redwood City, CA
Join County Supervisor Noelia Corzo and the San Mateo County Juneteenth Advisory Committee in raising the Juneteenth Flag with special speakers, poetry, and music, kicking off a month of commemoration, awareness, and events around the holiday. Stream the event live or learn more.
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San Mateo County Pride Parade: Free to Be Me
June 10, 11:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M.
San Mateo Central Park
50 E 5th Ave, San Mateo, CA
San Mateo County Pride Celebration is featuring its very first Parade! The Parade starts at 10:00 A.M. and the main celebration starts at 11:00 A.M. Join us for this free, sober, family-friendly, county-wide event. We will have entertainment, live DJ, resource & vendor booths, youth activities and food trucks. Click here for more information.
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Juneteenth Short Film Screening
June 21, 5:00 P.M. – 7:30 P.M.
Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Community Space
801 Jefferson Ave Redwood City, CA
In partnership with the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, Cinequest, and Redwood City Together, the San Mateo County Juneteenth Advisory Committee will host a short film screening celebrating Juneteenth and the Black experience in America. Join us for an evening of thought-provoking short films, a riveting moderated conversation, refreshments, and a dynamic group of guests! Space is limited, so rsvp to save your spot today. Click here to RSVP or learn more.
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Want to learn more about Juneteenth?
Our County Juneteenth webpage includes an archive of Juneteenth resources, including details on the history of Juneteenth, a curated reading list from local libraries, and an archive of past County Juneteenth celebrations and panel discussions.
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