WHEN: Monday, June 19, 2023 | 12:00PM – 9:00PM
WHERE: Located in the historic Leimert Park Village
WHAT:
The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) will celebrate the Juneteenth holiday by powering the Juneteenth Festival held at Leimert Park Village, a landmark community that has been rooted in the historical fabric of Los Angeles. All community members and prospective job candidates are invited to stop by the LADWP booth and attend the festival for a day of great food, music, art, and culture.
The event will showcase an LADWP booth with information about career opportunities and customer programs including EVs and air conditioner rebates. LADWP will also raffle free air conditioning units to attendees. All-electric LADWP fleet vehicles will also be on display, and LADWP will host a panel discussion titled, “Is EV for me? The Future is NOW!” at 3:00 p.m. at the People Street Stage.
The Juneteenth Festival at Leimert Park 2023 will feature over 300 Black-owned businesses, three main stages, two DJs stages, one spoken word stage, and more. For more information on the festival, please visit: https://www.leimertparkjuneteenth.com/
VISUALS:
-Discussion Panel on electric vehicles
-LADWP employees discussing job opportunities with community members
-Display of LADWP’s electric fleet
-Informational signage throughout the festival
INTERVIEWS AVAILABLE:
Cynthia McClain-Hill, President of Los Angeles Board of Water and Power Commissioners
Gregory R. Reed, LADWP Chief Diversity and Equity Inclusion Officer
CONTACT INFO:
LADWP Media Relations: 213-367-1323
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