Free Juneteenth Community Picnic at Britannia Beach
About this Event
Free Juneteenth Community Picnic at Britannia Beach & Princess Photography Meetup!
Hosted by: Paris Annan
About this event:
Join us for a meaningful day of community, connection, and celebration! We invite everyone—families, neighbors, and allies—to gather at Britannia Beach to honor Juneteenth. This is a day for anyone who supports the end of slavery, believes in equity, and loves uplifting our beautiful community.
Come out to connect, relax by the water, share good food, and have a wonderful time together!
Date: Friday, June 19th
Time: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM (Or stay and hang out all day!)
Location: Britannia Beach, Ottawa
Admission: FREE (Open to all!)
Princess Meetup for Photographers is 75 Dollars.
Photos on your phone with the Princesses 10$
What to Expect:
Red Velvet Picnic: We are hosting a themed picnic! Please bring along your favorite red velvet-themed sweet treats to share or enjoy.
Beach Amenities: Enjoy the beautiful summer weather!
The beach features public barbecue amenities (perfect if you want to grill), and the local Baja Burger Shack is right on-site if you want to grab fresh burgers and fries.
Special Guest for the Kids: Bring the little ones along!
A real-life Princess Tiana and a few of her friends will be visiting from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Stop by to meet her and Take a photo with her on your phone a fee of just $10 per person.
There will also be a Meetup where the Princesses will take photos with photographers ( Signup using the photographer link!)
Paris Annan as Princess Tiana
Roxy as Ariel
Yasemin as Snow White
This unique outdoor session offers photographers the opportunity to create stunning portfolio images featuring diverse princess-inspired characters against the scenic backdrop of Britannia Beach.
What You'll Get
Access to three themed princess models
Beach, park, and waterfront photo opportunities
Networking with local creatives and community members
A meaningful Juneteenth celebration centered on freedom, joy, and connection
Photographer Registration
Photographer Fee: $75
Signup by messaging Kataryn Tataryn
Why We Are Celebrating (The History of Juneteenth):
On June 19, 1865—two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed—Union General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas, with General Orders No. 3. This order officially informed the last remaining enslaved Black Americans that they were free. While the legal trials, enforcement, and true liberation took time to ripple across the region, "Juneteenth" (combining June and nineteenth) marks the historic moment freedom finally reached the furthest corners of the continent.
Today, we celebrate it as a second Independence Day, a reminder of resilience, the triumphs of liberty, and the ongoing journey toward community solidarity and equality.
While the event officially kicks off at 11:00 AM, we invite everyone to rally together, pack the park, and connect starting for our main community hangout around 1:00 PM.
Pack your blankets, invite your friends, and let's celebrate together!
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
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