EVENT OVERVIEW
BYLP’s Celebration Weekend 2026 is a three-day, community-centered experience honoring the academic excellence of Black students from preschool through post-secondary education.
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Designed to uplift, inspire, and bring together generations, Celebration Weekend creates joyful, affirming spaces for students, families, alumni, educators, and community supporters to celebrate both the journey and the achievement.
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This weekend is about recognition, pride, and collective joy — honoring what it took to get here and empowering what comes next.
EVENT THEME
We Did That: Honoring Achievement, Empowering the Next
From first steps to next chapters, Celebration Weekend recognizes the brilliance, resilience, and support systems that helped our students reach this moment — and affirms their future beyond it.
WHO IS CELEBRATION WEEKEND FOR
Students from preschool through post-secondary education
Families and caregivers
Alumni and educators
Community partners and supporters
Activities and ceremonies require registration.
SCHEDULE
FRIDAY
June 19, 2026
Soiree: The Kickback
Estate Farms, Sacramento, CA
SATURDAY
June 20, 2026
Family Day Picnic
Elk Grove Park, Sacramento, CA
SUNDAY
June 21, 2026
Black Graduation Celebration
District 56, Elk Grove, CA
WEEKEND AT A GLANCE
FRIDAY | SOIREE: THE KICKBACK
PURPOSE
An informal evening to welcome guests, reconnect community, and kick off Celebration Weekend.
AUDIENCE
High school & college students, alumni, BYLP staff, supporters, and invited guests.
HIGHLIGHTS
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DJ & music
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Lounge seating and fire pits
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Oversized lawn games
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On-site Black-owned food truck offering casual bites and beverages
SATURDAY | FAMILY DAY PICNIC
PURPOSE
A joyful, family-centered day celebrating student milestones while connecting families to community resources.
AUDIENCE
Students of all ages, families, educators, youth partners, and community members.
HIGHLIGHTS
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Lawn games
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Snow cones
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DJ & music
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Catered BBQ, picnic snacks, and drinks
SUNDAY | GRADUATION CEREMONY
PURPOSE
A formal ceremony honoring the accomplishments of Black students across all educational levels — from preschool to post-secondary.
AUDIENCE
Registered graduates and their families, educators, community leaders, and supporters.
HIGHLIGHTS
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Formal graduation ceremony
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Recognition of graduates by educational level
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Certificates and medals
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Heavy hors d’oeuvres reception following the ceremony for youth
