Newton Juneteenth Celebration 2024
When:
Saturday, Jun 15, 2024 12:00p -
4:00p
Saturday, Jun 15, 2024 12:00p -
4:00p
Where:
Hyde Community Center
90 Lincoln Street
Newton Highlands, Massachusetts 02459
Admission:
FREE
Hosted by:
Categories:
Festivals & Fairs, Kid Friendly, Outside, Seasonal
Event website:
https://www.forj.org/juneteenth
This family event celebrates the national Juneteenth holiday commemorating the emancipation of enslaved Americans.
Bring your kids and parents to celebrate African-American heritage and culture through food, music, dance, and story-telling for a fantastic afternoon of fun!
The Myrtle Baptist Church Choir will take center stage for a headline performance. This year, we are featuring this historic choir to honor their 150-year anniversary!
Also, don’t miss…
- Delicious food truck flavors of Zaz and Gourmet Kreyol
- Free face painting
- Children’s reading with Myrtle’s youth pastor
- African drumming and dance
- Children’s reading with Story Starters
- DJ Firestarta dance darty
- Shopping at more than 20 booths by local Black-owned businesses
Get involved!
- Are you a Black-owned business or a community partner? Request a booth here or email questions to [email protected].
- Want to help with preparations beforehand and/or join our fun crew on the day of the event? Volunteer here.
- Help fund the festivities! Please click here to donate.
- Questions? Email [email protected].
We are grateful for generous sponsorship support from the Harmony Foundation, Village Bank and Newton Cultural Council. The Newton Juneteenth Celebration is brought to you by the Juneteenth Celebration Steering Committee in partnership with the Newton Coalition of Black Residents, Families Organizing for Racial Justice (FORJ) and FORJ Newton North High School.
The event is free and easily accessible by public transit. Help us plan by registering with Eventbrite.
