Sacramento's Juneteenth festival joined the ranks of other American cities to celebrate, as well as educate the community on one of America's most important acts of legislation, the Emancipation Proclamation. Signed into law in 1863, the Emancipation Proclamation declared that all those enslaved were now free. It's sponsore by Sacramento Sacramento Convention & Visitors Bureau. For more details, visit: http://sacramento365.com/event/detail/36105 Photos | Kati Garner A young festival goer looks at an historical display related to the Celebration of Freedom weekend.     Veronica Nailon, Jessica Gregory and the crowd respond to Joseph Jordan onstage.   Joseph Jordan

It has never occurred to me that Father's Day weekend always happens at the same time as the summer solstice. Is that by coincidence? The longest, sunniest day of the year falls on the weekend that we celebrate our Dad's. That's kind of cool! At least for those of us who celebrate them. Otherwise, think of it as an extended day for you to be having fun! This weekend is packed with family friendly events for the whole family to enjoy at budget friendly prices. There are a few things I've mentioned that are a little more pricey... but they sound so fun! Whatever your budget is and whomever you'd like to spend your time with, check out what this weekend has in store. Thursday 6.18 Class: Sm