TAMPA, Fla. — Last year, Juneteenth became the newest federal holiday in the United States since Martin Luther King Jr. Day in 1983, and celebrations are planned all over the Bay Area.

On Saturday, in Tampa, the second annual ROC the Block Festival is being held at Raymond James Stadium. Organizers of the event say security is a big concern for them this year, especially after recent racially charged incidents across the country, so they’re taking extra precautions working with the Tampa Police Department, Raymond James Stadium and additional hired security.

“Absolutely it’s sad, especially after one year of just getting it as a national event, for something like that to even be in the back of our minds, but we have to be understanding that this is America, and this is the climate, so we’ll take precautions. Don’t get caught sleeping,” said Bolaji Ajike, with ROC the Block.

Ajike said they’re taking into consideration the racially charged shooting in Buffalo about one month ago, and just last week, the arrest of white supremacist at a Pride event.

This year at ROC the Block, they’re expecting about 4,000 people, and  while safety is a top priority, they’re not losing sight of what this event is about—celebrating the emancipation of enslaved African Americans and the African American culture.

“We’re hoping everyone enjoys being here to celebrate freedom," said Jay Stevson, with ROC the Block. "We’re hoping the community comes here looking to have a wonderful time with their families, with their children and celebrate ourselves as a culture, as a community across the Tampa Bay area."

The festival starts at 3 p.m. Saturday and runs through 11 p.m. with events for the entire family. 

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