06/22/2026
R.A.N Tip of The Week! "A people without the knowledge of their past history, origin and culture is like a tree without roots." ~Marcus Garvey, political activist and Pan-Africanist leader
"You outdid yourself. Your event was top notch! I can’t imagine how many days, weeks, and months you put into it." ~Owen R, SI, NY
"We were glad to be at your Juneteenth celebration in SI and I was very happy to be able to let you ride Flash as you lead the parade." ~Ahwaaleew Stories, Queens, NY
"Hi my dear, as always you continue to show up and show out. It was a beautiful event. You go Mayor of SI! Smile.🦾💪👑love and blessing." ~Rev Rena White, NY, NY
"It is an honor to celebrate Juneteenth with my community. This holiday is more than just a celebration of the freeing on the enslaved, it carries the hopes of all people who are discriminated against. This festival and being one of the Freedom Players has been a highlight of my life." ~Chris Dowling, SIPPS, SI, NY
"Today was wonderful. Thank you for your work. We’re honored to support and I hope I can be helpful and collaborate with you on future endeavors. Congratulations on everything going so well!" ~Jacqueline Caruso, SI Chamber of Commerce
Roc-A-Natural Cultural Foundation Inc would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all who helped make the 5th Annual Juneteenth Freedom Parade & Festival at Tappen Park impactful, "edu-taining" and success through our 'LIVING HISTORY' parade, historic reenactment, performances and overall amazing programming!
See links below for a preview of the impact at Tappen Park:
https://www.silive.com/news/2026/06/staten-island-marks-juneteenth-with-annual-freedom-parade-festival-200-photos.html
Roc-A-Natural Cultural Foundation Inc's Juneteenth event is supported by funds from Citizens Committee NYC Grant and The Lois and Richard Nicotra Foundation. Roc-A-Natural would like to extend a special thank you to Staten Island Performing Provider System, SI Chamber of Commerce, Friends Who Think Pink Breast Cancer Awareness Organization, Bari's Pizza, Bethel Community Church, Stradford Funeral Home, Costco, Home Depot-Forest Ave, Lowes-Forest Ave and Clara Fleshman.